Hugo Machuca did 28 years on a 15-life term. He paroled from the Level 4 Honor Yard in Lancaster in August 2009. After several board hearings, Hugo … [Read more...]
New Advocate Group Targets Parole Board
Joy Richardson covers stories about successful parolees and other prison-related subjects throughout the state. Gail Brown and Vanessa Nelson have … [Read more...]
Look Who Made It
Benny Taylor is a real charmer. That down home Southern drawl and straightforward conversation makes a person feel right at home. Benny started out in … [Read more...]
Look Who Made It
Steve Byron was very up front and real about who he was and who he has become. After 16 years behind the walls, he walked out of the gates of Folsom … [Read more...]
Look Who Made It:
I had the pleasure of getting to know a little about Flozelle Woodmore. She served 20 years of a life sentence for killing her abusive partner. After … [Read more...]
Look Who Made It: Wes Stevens
a private citizen interested in lifer success stories After 25 years, Wes walked out the gates on April 4, 2006. Within the first three weeks he had … [Read more...]
FOCUS ON: Carl McQuillion
Many of you will remember Carl McQuillion from his San Quentin days. Most people remember him best when he was involved in so many self-help programs, … [Read more...]