Page 46 - fin1(1)(2) (3) (1)
P. 46

On December 25, 1999, my parents were shot while they were asleep. I am charged
                                                                                                                       and convicted of this crime that I didn’t commit. I am guilty of being a rebellious
                                                                                                                       teenager and involving myself with the wrong boyfriend but I’m not guilty of the
                                                                                                                       actual shooting of my parents.  My ex-boyfriend is.

                                                                                                                       At that time I was under a great deal of mental distress. I won’t proclaim complete
                                                                                                                       innocence or ignorance of this tragic event.  I want to come forward, tell my side
                                                                                                                       and seek legal aid in an attempt to reduce my sentence. At 17 I was faced with
                                                                                                                       capital murder charges – my court appointed attorneys ended up coercing me into
                                                                                                                       a plea of 75 years.
                                                                                                                       There are several discrepancies in my case that need to be taken into consideration.
                                                                                                                       I asked for a change of venue motion to be filed because of the publicity received -
                                                                                                                       to no avail. Also, my step-grandfather was an ex-judge and had a certain amount of
                                                                                                  influence. My co-counsel grew up with my father. The “blood” on the t-shirt was determined to be mine. I also
                                                                                                  passed the gunpowder residue test administered that morning.
                                                                                                  This is only a brief account of my story and facts of my case. I sincerely
                                                                                                  pray somebody will take interest in my case without judgment and help   Stephanie Barron #1011790
                                                                                                  me regain my freedom from wrongful conviction. At 29 I am not the same   Lane Murray Unit
                                                                                                  naïve girl I once was and have endured emotional pain beyond belief, los-  1916 Hwy 36 Bypass
                                                                                                  ing my family.                                             Gatesville, TX 76596 USA




                                                                                                                       I am desperately seeking legal help. I am being held against my will unjustly and
                                                                                                                       without merit or cause. I am seeking someone who will be committed to fight for
                                                                                                                       me. I am a fighter, and I will not stop until these gates are open. The courts are
                                                                                                                       refusing my family and me access to my legal records and transcripts.

                                                                                                                       I’ve been attempting appeals blindly. My trial was completely unfair and well re-
                                                                                                                       hearsed by the Texas court system. I am honest, kind, and not capable of being the
                                                                                                                       monster that the system is making me out to be.

                                                                                                                       I have a huge heart. I love to laugh. I’m very giving and compassionate. I am a very
                                                                                                                       positive and loyal woman. I’m loving with a wonderful personality. I am saddened
                                                                                                                       by this whole ordeal. I know there is someone out there who can help me and set
                                                                                                  me free. If that is you, please write me back ASAP. If you know someone who knows someone, please send
                                                                                                  them my way.
                                                                                                  I still have high hopes and dreams for my life. My dreams keep me alive. At times, I feel like a lowly caterpillar,
                                                                                                  but I dream of rising and flying like a beautiful, colorful butterfly.
                                                                                                  I feel so alone. Open your heart, comfort me through this rough time, and   Tamishea Williams #1392321
                                                                                                  help me get back to normal life and freedom. Don’t judge a book by its   C. S. Young Medical Facility
                                                                                                  cover, come meet my heart and let’s journey from there! I can’t wait to   5509 Attwater Ave A-39
                                                                                                  meet you!                                                  Dickinson, TX 77539 USA




                                                                                                                                                                            47
   41   42   43   44   45   46   47   48   49   50   51