Hear From Greg

Dear Family,

For the past 39+ years I have been in prison for a crime I did not commit wondering how it all happened. I see so many men get older and die all around me and I look in the mirror and I realize I face my own death behind these walls every day.

Through it all, I somehow developed a strength beyond anything I ever knew I had. A strength I need if I am going to stay sane, if I am going to last.

What is a typical day? No mail today, a “Dear John letter,” a counselor informing me of a death in the family, a promise not kept, a legal appeal denied, a beat up, a knife wound, or worse, foul air, food devoid of nourishment, loud noises, fear of getting sick and fear of the unknown are my constant companions.

To my family - I am the one locked away behind bars but you have been in prison with me for all of these years and I am so deeply sorry for that.

I have been working diligently to gain my freedom over the years trying different things and getting the same results. It’s my hope that with the support of everyone involved in advocating for me now, I will get to leave here alive and not in a casket.

Thank you
- Greg Mingo