Episode
Friendship
39:30
Published: Mon Mar 20 2023
Description
By 2015, JJ had been locked up for nearly 18 years. His mom, Maria, drives to Sing Sing to visit him on his 40th birthday and reflects on how much it hurts to watch him age in prison. In the last decade, JJ has built a rich life in prison in order to survive. He talks about his involvement in the prison’s programs, like organizing fundraisers and leading workshops. He was even elected by the prison’s population to speak for them when issues came up. He says this work has given him purpose, but it also helps distract him from the trauma of being incarcerated for a crime he didn’t commit. While all of this is happening, JJ’s older son, Jon, gets into more trouble. He’s arrested on charges of burglary. He hides out in a motel room, and Dan goes to check on him there. Dan also follows up on old and new leads in JJ’s case. And then one day, he gets a yellow envelope in the mail.
Chapters
A mother shares her sadness of celebrating her son's 40th birthday behind bars, and the every day routine he experiences in prison.
00:00 - 04:29 (04:29)
Summary
A mother shares her sadness of celebrating her son's 40th birthday behind bars, and the every day routine he experiences in prison.
EpisodeFriendship
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
JJ, a former inmate, shared how he created a group with ten other inmates to talk about their past mistakes and pain in hopes of helping others avoid the same fate, while also working with Sing Sing's management to address prisoners' issues.
04:29 - 09:18 (04:48)
Summary
JJ, a former inmate, shared how he created a group with ten other inmates to talk about their past mistakes and pain in hopes of helping others avoid the same fate, while also working with Sing Sing's management to address prisoners' issues.
EpisodeFriendship
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
A discussion about men who want to make a positive impact within their own peer group, and the court granting a hearing for a man who had been asking for it for years.
09:18 - 15:59 (06:41)
Summary
A discussion about men who want to make a positive impact within their own peer group, and the court granting a hearing for a man who had been asking for it for years.
EpisodeFriendship
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The absence of a parent due to incarceration can have a lasting impact on their child, affecting their choices and the path they take in life.
15:59 - 22:27 (06:27)
Summary
The absence of a parent due to incarceration can have a lasting impact on their child, affecting their choices and the path they take in life.
EpisodeFriendship
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The speaker addresses a person who was arrested, stating that it is a violation of their parole and they need to see their parole officer.
22:27 - 24:44 (02:16)
Summary
The speaker addresses a person who was arrested, stating that it is a violation of their parole and they need to see their parole officer. The speaker questions if the person enjoys living with this type of stress and encourages them to focus on getting into a good state of mind.
EpisodeFriendship
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
A person acknowledges that they do not know what the right decision is for their loved one, but will support them no matter what and stay by their side through difficult times.
24:44 - 28:04 (03:19)
Summary
A person acknowledges that they do not know what the right decision is for their loved one, but will support them no matter what and stay by their side through difficult times.
EpisodeFriendship
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
JJ's alleged accomplice's father claims his son was with a man matching the shooter's description the night before the murder.
28:04 - 33:32 (05:28)
Summary
JJ's alleged accomplice's father claims his son was with a man matching the shooter's description the night before the murder. JJ's lawyers requested all police reports from the DA's office, which they are required to provide before a trial.
EpisodeFriendship
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
The father of the victim in a murder or suicide case provided critical details regarding the presence of a light-skinned black man with braids 19 hours before the incident.
33:32 - 38:07 (04:35)
Summary
The father of the victim in a murder or suicide case provided critical details regarding the presence of a light-skinned black man with braids 19 hours before the incident. He expressed frustration over people holding back information and the impact it had on his life and family.
EpisodeFriendship
PodcastLetters from Sing Sing
This is a credit roll for the production of Letters from Sing Sing, which includes original score music, sound design, fact-checking, and producers.
38:07 - 39:14 (01:07)
Summary
This is a credit roll for the production of Letters from Sing Sing, which includes original score music, sound design, fact-checking, and producers.