I need very serious help. What would you do?

KC V â„¢

Outgoing mail is "randomly" checked by MOST correctional institutions however that's not always the case! More often in-coming mail is checked for contraband.

You have a very serious issue that should be PROMPTLY reported to the local law enforcement agency.

As a minimum, they will be able to verify if in fact there IS an unsolved homicide case on record.

Additionally, having the information and NOT taking action COULD be construed as your assisting in the deception of the offense.

I know it's not an easy thing to deal with but know that you ARE doing the RIGHT thing by contacting the police!

Best wishes!

~Crystal~

NO!! The prison system doesn't read outgoing mail, however, they do read incomming. Now, if you had a family member killed would you want anyone who knew about it to come forward?

tallerfella

Contact the police and let them handle it from there...........

melouofs

In my opinion, I think you have to alert the authorities and see what happens from there. Imagine if your were the daughter of the woman who was murdered, or her sister...wouldn't you want that person found more than anything else?

fancyname

Whether or not the letter was read is not the point. You need to hand it over to the authorities. You can be held as an accomplice if it were to get out.

elchistoso69

I used to work at a prison, and yes, everything they write and read is eligible to be reviewed, but that doesn't mean that all of it does.

If the police found out that you knew about this and didn't tell anybody, you could definitely get into big trouble.

Tell somebody. regardless of whether it comes back to haunt you, someone out there has lost a loved one, and they deserve to know who was responsible, why they did it, and to see that person brought to justice.

Don't worry about hurting your jail-bird friend's feelings. There is no honor among theives, and he would sell you out in a minute if it spelled freedom from the joint.

ALunaticFriend

I would not do anything yet. I would ask him to confess. Is someone trying to get off a murder rap they have. Is it unsolved?
Or is the guy serving the prison term in there with him.

Jennifer M

Incoming mail into a prison is more scrutinized than outgoing. What you do with the letter he wrote is up to you. Think about it though, he allegedly took the life of someone. A family out there is probably grieving for their loved one. They need closure so that they may start the healing process. If someone had taken the life of someone you loved, wouldn't you want the same.

Linda D

Someone should be fired for NOT doing their job because inmate letters are sensored coming in and going out.
Are you absolutely sure no one read the letter...... they may have and are now doing their research.................
Don't worry about alerting anyone because with this type of crime - there is NO statue of limitations. The case remains open until the criminal is caught.
Just last week a read an article (in the newspaper) about a person finally being arrested for a crime (murder) which occured in the 1960's.

ketteringfire37

You MUST contact the police. If what your friend said is true, then you can get into very serious trouble for NOT coming forward. Unless you are this guys attorney or priest, you'll have no laws to help protect you.
Besides... it's the right thing to do.

scornedgypsy

in coming mail can and is read, but privacy laws prevent them checking out going mail with out an order by judge. But think just a moment, WHY would he(if it is true) ever tell anyone, let alone you after all this time. If the cops ever find out that you did nothing to report this then you can go down with him as an accessory after the fact. But it is your life, and you know how he is spending his.

curious_One

Your friend should have confessed to a priest not to you. Oh what a terrible spot he put you in. I think he is feeling guilty and wanted to get it out. I guess you should tell the police. Good luck -- this is a burden no one would want to have to deal with.

sunnys_mom

Your friend has put you in a moral dilemma. It is not an easy decision to make, but for the greater good I would alert the authorities on this matter. The deceased persons family has the right to know. If you do not, how long could you live with that secret? If you told someone else about they may report your friend and yourself to the authorities and you will get in trouble yourself for obstruction of justice.

nostradamus02012

they do read all letters going out.

it's possible that he's spinning a yarn to just pass the time.

i suppose if you wanted to, you could do a bit of reaseach into the basic facts and see if a murder actually took place...

Crash

Keep your mouth shut. Thats what I would do. He told you in confidence and he's in enough trouble right now. Are you sure he is telling the truth or is he getting a little nuts being locked up. Pretend he never told you.

geezuss

Wow, your all a bunch of fcukin rats. Didnt your parents ever tell you when you were growing up not to tattle tale? Its the same thing. Mind your damn business and flush the letter and act like you never read it. This is what is wrong with this world, you people dont know how to keep your god damn mouths shut. MYOB dont be a rat jesus christ

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