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Prison Death

My sons father passed away in prison on October 4th 2007. His death has brought much pain and sorrow to my son and myself. To add more pain to our sorrow, we still don't know what happend to him. The prison will not give us any information all they say is that we have to wait because it's still under investigation. What are we his loved ones to do when we can't even get any answers in regards to him. We have so many questions and really no one to turn to. We didn't even find out about his death until the 22nd of October when a letter I sent him came back to me with his name crossed out in black marker with the word DECEASED on top. I was and am in such disbelif - It's so cuel to be notified in such way. When I received that letter I immediatley contacted the prison but no one would confirm or deny his death. I had to leave several messages for the PIO to contact me and it took several days for him to get back to me. By that time I had already contacted the corners office which confirmed he was there and were waitting for someone to claim his body. Luckly we were still able to claim his body and make proper funeral arrangements....... tbc

First I want to thank you all for your prayers and comments. My sons father passed away in North Kern Valley State Prison. I'm still waitting for the corners report for the cause of death. I have been in contact with the PIO regarding his property but will continue to further investigate this matter.

Published Jan 16 2008, 07:34 PM by Yesenia

Comments

	michelep68 said: OMG! That is so horrible. Somebody's head should roll for not notifying you or another family member. How heartless of them to have you and his/your son found out that way!!! There is no excuse for that. You didn't mention where this happened, what state, but you should write your senator, rep, governor, whoever you can think of about this. Local media, too, or the media where it happened. There needs to be some attention called to this so it doesn't happen again. I am so sorry for your loss and even sorrier that it took so long for you to find out. God Bless and Good Luck! January 17, 2008 11:20 AM
	johnnysmom said: Please let us know where this happened! God bless you. Only people like us could ever understand! January 17, 2008 11:14 PM
	martha said: dear yesenia: may angels hold you and your son in wings of peace.so very sad for you to have had to endure this type of inhuman treatment....yes you need to contact as many people as you can from the president down to the local city officials. news papers.radio.tv.major tv stations talk show hosts.and do not think oh i'm a know body know one will listen to me----wrong it only takes one little match to start a blaze. let us know where this prison is.please keep us updated from time to time.we all share the pain for we all walk on this edge of hell. know that many prayers are going up for you and your little one.wish we could hug you, but JESUS will.(a mother waits) January 18, 2008 9:56 PM
	whiteseagull said: I just can't believe how rude that was of the prison to notify you that way! I would really like to know what prison and in what State that prison is! I totally agree with the others who said you should write you state officials about this. God Bless! January 19, 2008 11:57 AM
	johnnysmom said: We're still waiting to learn where this happened. Yesnia-we love and care for you and your son. What can we do for you? January 19, 2008 6:21 PM
	PEACEFUL said: I can understand your pain, my cousin was murder 2 years ago while incarcerated. He was stabbed multiple times and eventually died from his injuries. When the family arrived at the hospital, the guards were so nasty and rude, it was unbelieveable. We later found out that my cousin witnessed a murder that his so- called friends committed, and because he wasn't indicted like the rest, it was assumed that he was a snitch. Keep fighting for your son's father, make the authorities give you the answer's you seek. If you have too, get an attorney and sue on the behalf of your son. My cousin's mother did and now she is in the process of collecting millions from her son's death. Although you cannot put a price on a love one's death, you cannot allow the system to get away with murder. February 12, 2008 10:24 AM
	Skywalker said: I am sorry for you and your sons loss. I don't know your financial situation but my advice would be to contact an attourney.I have two sons in prison,they did not get a life sentence or the death penalty and I told them that it would be a bad thing for the prison personel if God forbid one of them should happen to die or be murdered while incarcerated.I had an instance where I had to contact one of the prison administrators about a safety issue and when I mentioned personal lawsuit they took notice.I don't know if in any way this will help you as I have fathomed the idea in my head and can not even begin to know how you feel. I know it is not something I would want to have to feel.We families of incarcerated loved ones are still tax paying citizens and we have to stand up and let society know that as such we are not going except nor condone these injustices. I will keep you and yours in my prayers Skywalker March 5, 2008 10:46 AM
	gilibean1980 said: My prayers are with you and your family.. Yesenia.. I'm new to the site and pray that I stay safe knowing that I'm sharing information. I know people think all guards are heartless but I was one and I showed so much compasion that it cost me my job. In a blog I wrote thats waiting to be approved I guess I mentioned the night one inmate was ill and the superiors didn't care .. Eventually this inmate did pass (I found out recently) and he died from his illness.. The good people that are there to help that took the oath during training are out numbered by the crooked/evil ones and its sad to say... I always use to say to the inmates.. All people have committed a crime at one time or another in our lives ..Its just some of us never got caught.. I worry each hour of everyday that my love one will be safe and heaven forbid if something happens to him.. I hope you find your answers and I hope you sue the pants off of that facility.. People are human.. and deserve to be treated like humans whether they killed a person, or stole something .. it doesn't take away the fact that they are a living being with feelings, a heart, a mind, and a voice that should be heard. I wish you the best for you and your family.. March 28, 2008 2:33 AM
	bigmike said: My girlfriend was railroaded to a FL prison a year ago. She was pregnant. The prison poisoned my kid in the womb. Attempts have been made on her life since. She has been beaten by guards many times. I don't think she'll ever get out alive. It's a helpless feeling knowing I can do nothing. I can relate. I hate the system. No one is accountable. The BOP is a dirty bunch . April 29, 2008 8:09 AM
	vteresi said: I am so sorry for your loss, that is completely unacceptable.. There is a bill in Congress which has not been passed in the Senate yet (HR 3971) which would require deaths to be reported to the Attorney general concerning the nature of the death, as well as an investigation of the relationship between the death and the management. Perhaps, we can all write our senators.. I am so sorry again May 19, 2008 8:55 PM
	anamikiigirl said: i am so sorry! i don't understand how things like that can be acceptable...they're not! ...and to find out the way you did had to be absolutely devistating! i don't know what everyone elses experience has been but my experience is the d.o.c. make their own rules...and don't have to follow THEIR OWN RULES. they do what they want, when they want, how they want, and if anyone doesn't like it that's just too bad. how can it be like that???!!!! they have to be held accountable too!...not just the people incarcerated! i wish you and your loved ones well. hang in there. June 7, 2008 11:41 PM
	JAY FROM THE BAY said: my son was sentenced to 25yrs.to life plus 36yrs for being at the right place , but at the wrong time ....i dread the day if i were to hear something like this about mine, but one things for sure i would get a lawyer to tend to the legalities , but i would hold a court of my own and execute every staff member in that prison until the bitter end ... with me and mine,,its like they dont obide the rules so why should i ,,its like i mean i mean....sorry if this is offensive i do not want to offend anyone but i been to prison ,,and they dont care about your son or mine all they care about is the overtime and a paycheck!!!!!!!!!!!! September 2, 2008 12:48 PM