Keith Lamar and Amy Gordiejew
Recorded
June 20, 2014
Archived
June 20, 2014
56:12 minutes
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Id:
dde001064
Description
Keith (45) speaks to his friend Amy (39) over the phone about their collaboration on his self-published book "Condemned" about a prison riot he is accused of masterminding. Keith says he is innocent. He is currently on death row in the Ohio State Penitentiary.Subject Log / Time Code
Amy on being angry about the Lucasville case. She felt like the whole process was unjust based on the evidence.
Keith talks about the perception of prisoners. It's one thing to hear about horrible crimes but there are people in prison with different stories and backgrounds.
Keith talks about how he ended up in prison.
Keith talks about how impoverished people in the criminal justice system often accept plea deals because they cannot afford the money that goes into these cases.
Keith talks about even when inmates are freed, they are often unemployed and cannot get ahead.
Keith and Amy talk about the meaning of freedom.
Keith says that he has been in solitary confinement for 21 years. He talks about how he has coped and his outlook about love and compassion.
Participants
- Keith Lamar
- Amy Gordiejew