I had a letter yesterday from a man in Indiana prison. He'd been talking to an ex-death row correspondent of mine (who dumped me some time ago) and thought I might like someone else (ie him) to write to.
He's in prison because he kidnapped two deputy sheriffs, "took their guns and money and car and badges, left them handcuffed to a tree and escaped". I can (he tells me proudly) Google him. He "caused quite a fiasco and made all the headlines and world and local news". I'm afraid I had to admire his cheek. I bet those sheriffs felt stupid.
I did Google him, and he has a long string of convictions. He seems a sanguine kind of fellow, and his letter was hilarious. I shan't be writing to him regularly as I have another more deserving correspondent (I shall of course let him know of my decision).
He "doesn't get much mail". Any takers?
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Had to comment on such a 'cheeky chappy', Frances - but I won't offer to write, sorry! I like the way he's been speaking to one of your ex correspondents.
ReplyDeleteHe's certainly got confidence, if nothing else!
DeleteStill haven't contacted Lifelines Frances so I think maybe I could be a taker.
ReplyDeleteI will contact you via email ASAP (within the next thirty minutes) - before I get distracted by something else...
Anna :o]
We're going to speak, so we'll take this further then!
DeleteNo thanks; but then I'm sure he doesn't want to write to a bloke!
ReplyDeleteGood point. You may well be riight.
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