I was sixteen years old when I came to prison, and now I am forty. I was sentenced to two hundred forty one years for robbing a group of people while I was a teenager.
I still believe in justice. I read about it. I see wealthy people and those who have family connections get it. It just doesn’t apply to all of us in here. Some of us haven’t experienced it. She eludes us, this justice. The statue of the Lady of Justice furnished in the courtrooms is blindfolded… How is it then, that her scales are tipped for us?
Do we ever deserve a second chance?
“Bobby Bostic, you will die in the department of corrections. You do not go to see the parole board until 2201, nobody in this courtroom will be alive in the year 2201.”
– Judge Evelyn Baker
ABOUT THE WRITER. Bobby Bostic was sentenced to die in prison for a crime commited when he was 16 years old. His co-defendant and the leader of the two was an adult and received thirty years. At sixteen years old, in a crime where no one was seriously injured – Bostic was given essentially – a death sentence. Mr. Bostic spends his time writing books and educating himself. If you would like to show your belief that his sentence is unjust, you can sign his petition here.
You can contact Mr. Bostic at:
Bobby Bostic #526795
Jefferson City Correctional Center
8200 No More Victims Road
Jefferson City, MO 65101
This is an insane sentence Bobby, that judge Baker is an evil person. Of course I signed and shared your petition, I will share your story too. Lady of Justice is blindfolded for sure in America. Too many powers profit from the system as it is. No money no justice! Stand strong my friend, I hope your story will lead to justice at last.