Alfred Melbourne K-69005
CSP-Solano – bldg 14- X- 3 – LOW
PO Box 4000
Vacaville, CA 95696-4000 USA

Date of birth: November 19-1977
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Ft. Peck Sioux
Release date: March-2015

I’m 5’8”, 150 pounds, 27 years old, dark eyes, dark skin, very long hair
with an athletic build. I enjoy playing sports, of which football is my
favorite. I have a very good, easy going personality. I can get along with
almost anyone and I am a very loyal and true friend. I like to read and
write. World history is my favorite subject. I like animals too.

I’m interested in corresponding with women from the ages 20-50. I would
like them to be secure, intelligent women who are able to communicate well.
I look forward to learning all about the different places and people around
the world and sharing some of my own experiences and ambitions.

Andres Salsido # J-88567 C-11-153
M.C.S.P.
PO Box 409060
Ione, CA 95640 USA

Date of birth: February 9-1964
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Fallon Pauite-Shoshone
Release date: October 2-2010

Very outgoing, active, exercise, sing traditional Native songs, study on
“the people”, practise my language. Some beading and I love to cook simple
things. Love the outdoors and the beach.

Well, I’ve been down 7 yrs so any kind of conversation would be greatly appreciated from anyone.

Allen Cohoe # cdcr F63743
650-1-54 low
Avenal State Prison
PO Box 9
Avenal, CA 93204-0009 USA

Date of birth: born in 1971
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Mono/Dine
Release date: November 13-2010

I am 6’4 tall, weigh 235 lbs and I have long black/brown hair and brown
eyes. I am on the red road of sobriety. I have a 4 year old daughter.

Looking for females, ages 18-50 years. Either American Indian too, with or
someone from other indigenous nations. Someone traditional or on the Red Road
too. Children are okay with me. Looking for friendship or possible relationship.

Samuel Hernandez # P-60888
Facility C, C7-2181
PO Box 5246
Corcoran, CA 93212 USA

Date of birth: April 28-1977
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Cahuilla, Morongo
Release date: March 2016

I’ve lived in California for all of my life , with over half of it spent in facilities
or institutions. I was raised on an Indian reservation with my people. I have
a lot of interests but mostly I read anything I can get my hands on. Using the
 information I learn to write different commentaries. I hope to, one day, be a writer.

I’d like to meet anyone who is interested in contributing to the healing of tomorrow.

Bartavian Evans # V90841-1T-1474
S.C.C
5150 O' Byrnes Ferry Rd
Jamestown, CA 95327 USA

Date of birth: August 15-1973
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Choctaw
Release date: September 24-2008

I’m 6 feet, brown skin. I have a sense of humor, down to earth and I’m curious to
 find that warm spot for me in a woman’s heart. I’m outgoing and I love for my woman
to be first and above. I’m intimate and romanticand I desire her love and presence
to work as a team on everything together.

I’m looking to get in touch with a woman who knows what she expects from her man.
 A woman who is not afraid to express what’s on her mind. I love a jealous woman who
 is seeking to build a foundation, family. An independent woman who’s also romantic,
humorous, silly, sexy and adventurous.

Gordon Ray Sherman # J-10084/FB3-231
PO Box 290066
Represa, CA 95671 USA

Date of birth: January 30-1957
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Munu/Chuckchansi
Release date: N/A

I like nature and the connection that we all have with Mother Earth. I like beading
peyote stitching mostly. Making dream catchers and I like working with abalone.

I would like a female pen pal, someone who likes the outdoor life style, camping,
hunting, boating. It would be nice if she’s a pet person and has a dog or a cat.

Marion D. Sunbear # 12297-073
United States Penitentiary
PO Box 019001
Atwater, CA 95301 USA

Date of birth: January 29-1977
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Sioux (Rosebud and Pine Ridge)
Release date: May 9-2031

I’m about 6 ft tall, dark skin with tattoo’s on both arms and body. I like
drawing, reading and writing. I like all sports, mostly basketball. I am a
little shy but fun to get to know. As for music I like it all, anything from
rap – country songs. Since I am in prison I like learning anything that keeps
my mind busy. I recently found quantum physics to be quite interesting. So I’m
stuck on that subject now. So I read more than write…

Looking for someone who enjoys writing letters and someone who isn’t afraid
to take risks. Like write to someone locked up or doesn’t judge a book by its
cover. Who is funny and has a nice smile. All in all, I am looking for any
(females) pen pals to correspond with, who would like to start a meaningful
friendship (age unimportant)

Darnell Dee Whitefeather # 10002-041
United States Penitentiary
PO Box 019001
Atwater, CA 95301 USA

Date of birth: January 28-1982
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Red Lake Nation Chippewa
Release date: February 18-2009

I’m mostly quiet and I also do a lot of recreation activities, like working
 out and travel around a lot. I’m real active or people tell me I am.

I’m looking for anybody that wants to write. I really never wrote to a
lot of people. I want to write to anybody and age don’t matter to me.

Wandell Wenee # 10625-023
Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 800
Herlong, CA 96113 USA

Date of birth: November ?-1966
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Shoshone-Bannock
Release date: Fall 2008

I like the outdoors, wildlife and 4x4’s. I love Chevy’s, the older models
mostly. I also like lowriders, Harleys, playing pool, listen to “oldies”,
drawing, tattoo’s, rain and cruising. Other interests include: bull riding,
drag racing, elk and mule deer and watching video’s.

I would like to communicate with females who have similar interests.
Someone who doesn't feel the need to lie, someone who keeps their
word. Maybe someone to help me get my artwork “out there”. I love
woman artists. Also ladies with long hair.

Victor Alden # 84370-008
Federal Corrections Institution
P.O. Box 800
Herlong, CA 96113 USA

Date of birth: September 15-1963
Nation/tribal affiliaton: San Carlos, Apache Tribe
Release date: 2025

I like reading, the outdoors, basketball, football, hunting, fishing.
Hobbies: listening to music, strength lifting (not body building).

I would like to write with someone who has the same interests.

Justin Burrows # P74800
A3-101 vp
P.O. Box 409020
Ione, CA 95640 USA

Date of birth: September 10-1983
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Pomo
Release date: February 2-2020

I’m a 23 year old Native American, been incarcerated since age 14. I’m
pretty open minded to everything in life.

I’m seeking sincere people to correspond with, to help me pass the time.
Will respond to all, thank you. Anyone who is good hearted and sincere,
someone down to earth.

Anderson Darwin Antelope Jr. #08353-091
United State Penitentiary
P.O. Box 5500
Adelanto, CA 92301 USA

Date of birth: December 17-1982
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Northern Arapaho
Release date: December 18-2008

I’m honest, loyal, respectful and I’m interested in learning. I like to read and
write and stay active.

I would like to get in touch with someone sincere, intelligent and open minded.

 Spencer Manuel Jr. # 81975-008
Federal Correctional Institution, Victorville I
P.O. Box 5300
Adelanto, CA 92301 USA

Date of birth: October 30-1966
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Gila River
Release date: 2012

I’m in very good health and take good care of myself. I enjoy drawing,
writing and meeting new Native Sisters from all other tribes and getting
to know them. My interests are learning other tribal ways and sacred ways
of the other tribes.

Looking for a person who’s down to earth and very open and who can be
really about everything.

Andre Peart # E-05708
A-1-121
Salinas Valley State Prison
P.O. Box 1050
Soledad, CA 93960-1050 USA

Date of birth: April 30- 1968
Nation/tribal affiliation: Diequeno
Release date: Life Sentence

I grew up on the reservation San Pasquac in San Diego, California. I have
nine sisters and three brothers all younger than myself. I am real familiar
with my culture as well as other tribes. I also make various types of bead-
work. I'm 5.8', 190 lbs, black hair, brown eyes, lots of tattoos including
tribal. I am fluent in martial arts I enjoy working out and listen mostly
to Speed Metal.

I am very interested in correspondence with somebody in Europe.

Karl Vandervall # D82274
Mule Creek State Prison A5/147
P.O. Box 409020
Ione, CA 95640-9000 USA

Date of birth: April 22-1965
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Choctaw/Dutch
Release date: June 18-2009

I’m 5’11, 195 lbs and my reason for reaching out for a pen pal is because I
don’t have any family or friends out there and I hope that someone out there
is willing to give me a chance at what I’ve been missing which is some positive
attention and hopefully a new friend. I’m a very respectful person and I live
life to it’s fullest. I love all animals and people who respect them selves.

I would like to correspond with females only and I’m looking for someone that’s
willing to visit if possible but most of all she must have respect for herself
and others, being sweet and funny wouldn’t hurt either ?

 

Brad Thompson # T26839
M.C.S.P. Box 409020 (C12-235)
Ione, CA 95640 USA

Date of birth: April 30- 1970
Nation/tribal affiliation: Cree/Lakota Nation
Release date: Life Sentence (25 years)

I stand at 6’1”, weigh 185, dark brown hair, dark brown eyes with a slender
built. My hobbies are many but I enjoy drawing different artwork. My best art
work is animals and tattoo flash along with tribal art. My other hobbies are
tattooing, doing beadwork and other Native work. My interests are many, I love
playing various sports, watching t.v., movies, dancing, reading books and
listening to music. I also enjoy outdoors. My personality; I’m easy-going and
laid back who enjoys life to it’s fullest. I’m an active person who is secured,
broad-minded, funny, spontaneous with a little bit of spunk.

I’m looking for a pen pal who can broaden my views of different cultural aspects
and learn more. I also want to share my views of my Native cultural and religious
ways. And I am looking for a person who will like to become friends and share their
ideals about their cultural and share their interests.

BRAD HIS DRAWINGS

Shawn C. Foster # T23516
Salinas Valley State Prison
F-B-3 P.O.Box 1050
Soledad, CA 93960-1060 USA

Date of birth: August 22-1981
Nation/tribal affiliaton: Alaskan Inuit
Release date: August 20-2017

Hello, I'm 6 foot tall, weigh 164 lbs, and I have hazel/blue eyes.
I'm an open minded person with a good heart and believes that if
you have a good conversation you can accomplish many things.

I am still looking for that special woman that I can love for the rest
of my life. I feel a good relationship comes with good commitment.
I hope I might find that special one?

Eddie Gutierrez # F-27796
M.C.S.P. C-14-205
P.O. Box 409060
Ione, CA 95640 USA

Date of birth: January 29-1983
Nation/tribal affiliation: Yaqui
Release date: min. 2009 - max. 2013

I'm 5'8", black hair, brown eyes and I tip the scale at 170 pounds.
I'm well built to where you be like "yes'haha. I do got a cool size,
I like working out. I also like reading books and listening to music.

I'm looking for someone to write and get to know. I'm interested in
women around ages 25-40 years old. Someone beautiful that is looking
for companionship, who's passionate, caring, sweet and also open minded
and outgoing. If any ladies are interested in corresponding with me,
you know what to do! Let me refleck for the record you will find my
letters pleasurable and arousing. 'Til pen and paper meet up!
 

Mark C. Mancebo # K-12604
P.O. Box 1050-B4-250
Soledad, CA 93960 USA

Date of birth: January 3-1972
Nation/tribal affiliation: Cherokee
Release date: Life sentence

I'm very outgoing, open minded and straight forward. I love playing
sports and I'm adventurous. I'm a people person, I like to challenge
social issues for the people. I love nature and animals.

I'm looking for someone with similar interests as those above. I'm es-
pecially looking for a Cherokee woman, but also interested in hearing
from other women who want to write and who have simular interests.

MARK HIS POEMS

Joseph Peters # V61907
P.O. Box 409020 A3-215
Ione, CA 95640 USA

Date of birth: August 30-1973
Nation/tribal affiliation: Navajo/Cherokee
Release date: on appeal

I am 32 years old, but I am told that I look about 24 (see photo). I am an ho-
nest, intelligent and fun person, with too many hobbies and activities to list.
I was raised as a cattle rancher with good, solid family values. I love to tra-
vel and have been at many places, and I'm looking forward to visiting more. I
used to vacation in Europe annually, so I am familiar with other cultures and
languages. Remember, not all people who are prisoners are guilty, or are bad
people. This is my first time in prison, and I was a professional WHO worker
for a nationwide corporation, before this unfortunate event.

I am in search of an honest, fun and romantic female for possible romance. Any
age or any race is o.k. I do like plus-sized (full-figured, plump, fluffy) fe-
males, however, that is not required. I do not play head games, and I ask that
you do not either. Honesty and integrity are important and you will not be pres-
sured or pushed. If you want to meet someone new, write me. I like to write and
meet new people, so please write me and we can talk. Please send a photo, if
possible. Thank you, and I look forward to your reply, soon.

David Robert Bell # C59920
Mule Creek State Prison
P.O. Box 409060
Ione, CA 95640 USA

Date of birth: November 5- 1958
Nation/tribal affiliation: Cherokee/Choctaw
Release date: Lifer

I enjoy studying Native American history as well as world history.
Sports, world events as weel as music and reading keep me entertained.
I am interested in learning my family history and ancestry on the Parker
Indian Reservation in Oklahoma. My grandfather was born in Bochito OK
and father in Idabel OK. I would also enjoy some friendships to come.

Martin Laiwa # H62498
Avenal State Prison
P.O. Box 9
Avenal, CA 93204 USA

Date of birth: March 24 - 1961
Nation/tribal affiliation: Pomo, enrolled tribal member
Release date: Life sentence with the possibility of parole

I’m open minded, spiritually grounded man, who is actually and
factually innocent of the crime charge. I’m still very into my
ancient Native religious ceremonies. Prior to prison I enjoyed
fishing and hunting for my tribal Elders. I enjoyed very much
gatherings and preparing our Native foods. I’m very interested
in preserving my culture and language as well as sovereignty
for California tribes.

I would enjoy corresponding with European woman who are open
minded, loving and caring of the environment and all life.

Edward John Ellis # T-59842
Salinas Valley State Prison
Facility B, B1-124
P.O. Box 1050
Soledad, CA 93960-1050 USA

Date of birth: January 11 - 1970
Nation/tribal affiliation: Big Valley Band of Pomo
Release date: 2009

My personality is compatible, easy understanding, adventurous, confident,
versatile to different things such as music, culture and race. I'm open
minded. My hobbies are artwork, poems and Indian crafts. I also like to
practice my Native culture in beliefs.

Looking for a female, someone who takes pride in her way of life, has some
self esteem, is good hearted and spirited. Has a personality, likes to exer-
cise in an athletic way. Who's adventurous, likes challenge in new life-
styles, is independant and knows how to prepare a meal.

Steven A. Castro # T-92612
A-1-211 low
Ironwood State Prison
P.O. Box 2199
Blythe, CA 92226 USA

Date of birth: November 7 - 1980
Nation/tribal affiliation: Pueblo
Release date: October 26- 2016

I am calm and collective. I like to joke around a lot and
occasionally have a sarcastic humor about me. I like sports
a lot. I’m very active and involved in education. I’m working
on my degrees at the moment. I play drums and like all types
of music. Most of all I’m open minded and love conversations
about world issues and life in general. Last but not least,
I’m a good dancer.

I would like female pen pals that are outgoing and have positive
attitudes. Race is not a factor. The age group would be 18-38.
I’m pretty fond of girls who play sports but it’s not important.
It’s all about communication and positive vibes being shared.
I hope I can share mine with you.

Sara Fonseca # X 14828
CCWF 511-05-4 up
P.O. Box 1508
Chowchilla, CA 93610-1508 USA

Date of birth: January 17-1982
Nation/tribal affiliation: Miwuk, Shingle Spring band
Release date: 2014

My name is Sara but I go by Maripoza. I am a 24 year old American
Indian. I’m very outgoing and understanding. I’m laid back and I
love art, body art, music, cars and good conversation. I’ll try
anything twice.

I would love to correspond with anyone who would like to correspond
with me. If you’re interested, push that pen and send it my way.

Richard Wayne Anderson # D-90850
CSP – Sacramento – FB3-230
P.O. Box 290066
Represa, CA 95671 USA

Date of birth: February 23- 1962
Nation/tribal affiliation: Nomlaki/Wintun
Release date: none

I’m a single man. I’m 6’0”, 225 lbs, I have dark brown hair and
eyes. I have a good personality and sense of humor. I love having
fun, the more laughs the better. My heart feels physical and mentally.

A good woman with a good heart that enjoys having fun, that’s
understandable and not judgemental. Most of all a good woman that
is willing to keep me company at this time.

Mike Knapp # J00623 Cell A2-249
Ironwood State Prison
P.O. Box 2199
Blythe, CA 92226 USA

Date of birth: May 21-1962
Nation/tribal affiliation: Navajo; Towering House Clan
Release Date: 2010

I'm a 41 year old male, 5'10", 220, black hair, brown eyes. I like to keep in
shape, listen to music. I keep busy by going to school, beadwork, art & craft
and going to the sweatlodge.

I'm looking for a single female. Race and age not important. Pen pal, friendship,
share art and crafts.

Daniel F Delahanty Jr # 33975-008
Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 800
Herlong, CA 96113 USA

Date of birth: February 24-1971
Nation/tribal affiliation: Tohono O’odham Nation
Release date: early January 28-2010, full term - January 27-2011

I’m 35 years old, 5’10, short black hair, brown eyes, medium
build, love reading, writing, going out to eat, going to movies,
clubs, cooking at home, love all kinds of music, love to dance,
loving, caring, will share my heart with someone like me, posi-
tive attitude, open minded.

I would like to write with Native American females, between
21-35, long black hair, black or brown eyes, light skinned
complexion, with a good heart, loving. Who’s willing to write
and send pictures. Or white female, blue eyes, blond or black
hair, very open minded, positive attitude, loving, willing to
correspond with Native American to share and send pictures.

Daniel Starr # 12959051
United States Penitentiary
P.O. Box 5500
Adelanto, CA 92301 USA

Date of birth: April 11-1974
Nation/tribal affiliation: Apache/Navajo
Release date: 2017

I’m friendly. Have good sense of humor, understanding, non
judgemental, open minded and have a good heart and caring.
Hobbies include the outdoors, trying to keep in shape, dra-
wing, listening to music and watching movies. Interests in-
clude, anything and everything that’s fun! And meeting people.

Looking for someone to correspond with who can bring a little
excitement into my life. Who’s honest, caring, friendly, under-
standing and has a good sense of humor, non-judgemental, open
minded and exciting. Any age, any race, any size, to get to
know for friendship. If possible please send photo. USA only!

Michael R. Foster # K-18621
MCSP A1-201-U
P.O. Box 409020
Ione, CA 95640-9020 USA

Date of birth: ?
Nation/tribal affiliation: Cherokee/Italian
Release date: Life

I'm 42 year young, 5’10”, 200 lb, male, 52 tattoo’s, medium build,
blue-gray eyes, “special edition”, non-racist, non-weirdo, non-per-
vert, ex-biker. Now “political prisoner”, serving 41 years to life
under California’s three strikes, your outlaw. Chances of an appeal?
Been down eleven years. Music taste varies from classic rock, new rock,
heavy metal. I’m into Native American art, fantasy art. I can draw
anything or anyone, especially portraits. I enjoy reading, studying
and collecting photo’s. I enjoy horror novels, drawing, intellectual-
ly stimulating conversation/correspondence. Looking to visit, draw
and correspond this sentence away with the help of any/all who wish
to write.

Ladies/pen pals wanted: I’m looking for mrs. Right! New friends who
aren’t afraid to take changes, to let the past remain there, who look
for “creative ways to express their inner self”. A lady who is open,
loves to write, take photo’s, who is honest, trustworthy, loyal to
her man, herself and above all, true to her beliefs. (all other pen
pals welcomed) If you’re interested in your own “unlove special edi-
tion mr. Right or friend”, please put pen to paper and drop me a line.
Let’s begin this journey of the mind. Please send reply and all photo’s
too. (sorry, no prisoners, no Polaroid’s, no weirdo’s or game players)

Patrick Lucero # P-58941
P.O. Box 2199 A2-245 L
Blythe, CA 92226 USA

Date of birth: December 29-1966
Nation/tribal affiliation: Pueblo, Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico
Release date: July 23 -2010

I am free spirited, wild, workaholic on the streets. I frame custom homes.
I like to party, live in Big Bear, California. 4wheeling, motorcycles,
hiking and camping. Can be romantic. I have a big heart. I love children.
I am single and would like to write.

Looking for a pen pal who likes to write a lot, exchanges photo’s, willing
to talk about anything and everything, open and honestly. A special someone
that wants to go on a journey with me, on paper.

Marco Antonio Gomez # T-92371
Mule Creek State Prison C-11-104
P.O. Box 409060
Ione, CA 95640 USA

Date of birth: October 21-1979
Nation/tribal affiliation: Macehua/Aztec
Release date: October-2014

I am a young warrior from Mexico who is in search of a
princess to make my life complete. I am easy going, good
hearted and dedicated. I am persistant and patient. I read
and write but only through my art can I express my people's ways.

I am looking for a woman who is kind hearted and interested
in what this Macehua/Hacatl has to offer. Looks and age are
non important because beauty is like a flower that withers,
but a heart remains like the promise of a new summer!
 

MARCO HIS DRAWINGS    

MARCO HIS POEM

Angel Ayala # J51114
P.O. Box 3456 – ASU- 189
Corcoran, CA 93212 USA

Date of birth: June 4-1976
Nation/tribal affiliation: Yaqui (of Sondra Mexico)
Release date: July 20 - 2010

Personality wise, I’m basically laid back, easy going, always looking
to enjoy a laugh. I am an open minded individual, non-judgemental, out
going, free spirited type of person. I’m interested in learning about
all walks of life; cultural, religious etc. I’m looking forward to tra
velling once I have that opportunity again. For now my hobbies are rea-
ding, drawing and writing poetry.

I’m looking for anyone who enjoys in depth conversations on any variety
of subjects. Someone who can help me get a better understanding of life
itself. With a sense of humor, a strong opinion and someone who can ap-
priciate honesty, uniqueness and just being themselves!

David D. Knight # E67312 
C.S.A.T.F   4 Block - apt. 125
P.O. Box 5246
Corcoran, CA 93212-3471 USA

Date of birth: Born in 1962 
Nation/tribal affiliation: Mono/Pomo (full blood)
Release date: Life

I'm five feet and seven inches, weigh 200 lbs, have black hair and brown
eyes. I'm honest and I like to write all walks of life. And like to do
Indian artwork.

I'm looking for friendship and good friends are hard to find! I'm looking
for honesty and pen pals that don't get jealous over other pen pals that
write. I'm not a selfish person, I'll write everyone back. I know a lot
of people are interested in other cultures; I am willing to share and par-
ticipate in letting people know the culture of my way of life.

David is also looking for legal assistance!
Please write David himself for more details...

DAVID HIS ART

Harvey Edwards # V-52085
Mule Creek State Prison
P.O. Box 409060 (C-Gym 129 low)
Ione, CA 95640- 9000 USA

Date of birth: October 11-1966
Nation/tribal affiliation: Chippewa
Release date: October 31 - 2012

My hobbies are beading, drawing and walking on the prison yard, no matter what
the weather is like. And kicking it with my native brothers. And going to sweat
ceremonies here in the prison. I’m a very easy going guy who likes to laugh and
have fun.

I would like to correspond with a woman who enjoys life and all it has to offer.
Someone who live in the spirit. Some who likes to write a lot, like me!

William Roy Davenport Jr. # P31631
ASP 520-84u
P.O. Box 9
Avenal, CA 93204 USA

Date of birth: December 16-1966
Nation/tribal affiliation: ½ Hopi
Release date: April 12 - 2013

I don’t talk much but I like to write. I keep busy in here working out,
building models, reading – mostly history. Also I’m been learning to
speak Swedish for the past couple of years with books and cassette tapes.

Anyone, anywhere, who likes to write. But preferable someone around my age.
I always write back and I’ll never ask for anything but letters.

Julian Argott # E-76710
P.O. Box 931 (D5-112)
Imperial, CA 92251 USA

Date of birth: February 16 - ?
Nation/tribal affiliation: Mescalero Apache & Yagui
Release date: near end of a 15 to life sentence

Interests: beading, attending Pow-Wows and sweat ceremonies,
writing and reading.

I wish to correspond with sincere women (30-45) from all walks of
life with an open mind. I seek friendship but am also welcoming
the possibility of more. I will provide a photo within the first
1 or 2 months of correspondence.

Norman Hall # C-39327
Pleasant Valley State Prison
P.O. Box 8501
Coalinga, CA 93210 USA

Date of birth: ?
Nation/tribal affiliation: half Cherokee
Release date: life without parole

I’m 55 years old. I am doing life without the possibility of parole.
I am a college graduate and former professional musician. I like
people, music, old cars, and new places.

And I am ready, eager and willing to write to male or female, any
age, any race and any nationality. It doesn’t matter.

Martin James Bibbs # H03951
4A-ZR-62 S.H.U.
P.O. Box 3476
Corcoran, CA 93212 USA

Date of birth: December 28-1971
Nation/tribal affiliation: Mexican Indian of the Chichimec Region
Release date: board hearing 2020

I’m 33 years young, full of life and hope! I’m an optimist at
heart. I’ve been in prison since I was 18 yrs of age and in the
SHU since I was 19. I enjoy reading (my favorite subject is
history), I also like to draw. I’m easy going and non judgmental.
I believe life is a gift to unwrap daily.

Looking for someone honest, open minded and looking to take a
new friend.

Matthew Schuster # P 99358 A-4-115
P.O Box 921
Imperial, CA 92251 USA

Date of birth: ?
Nation/tribal affiliation: Shoshone (1/4 German) 
Release Date: 2011 

Physical Description: 5' 8", 165 lbs with hazel eyes and brown hair.
My interests are working-out, dancing, computers, art, and all types
of outdoors stuff. I'm a very honest, outgoing person, I'm very open
minded as well as a loving person! I enjoy all types of stuff. I love
music, reading, writing, dancing, and I also enjoy working out and
doing beadwork. I'm just a person who loves to have fun!

I'm looking for someone who is honest, outgoing and open minded. I
would like to write to anyone 18 years and over. Looks aren't important
to me! I'll respond to every letter sent to me! Females/males, I'll
answer all!

William Thunder Rush # E-75348 
Ironwood State Prison
C3-274u
P. O. Box 2199 
Blythe, CA 92226 USA USA

Date of birth: November 25-1964 
Nation/tribal affiliation: Blackfoot/ Cherokee
Release date: Life sentence

I'm easy going, friendly (no games!) and I love to read. Am into
all music, I'm also into other cultures. Their way of life and
beliefs. I'm also into my Native ways, and i like to share that
with others.

Looking for someone who's easy going, someone to share moments with,
someone to share different ideas with, learn about their way of life
as well as to share my culture with others.

Frederick LeRoy Klatt Jr. # T-72961
350-1-36X
PP.O. Box 9
Avenal, CA 93204 USA

Date of birth: December 23 - 1958
Nation/tribal affiliation: Maidu, California
Release date: 2014

Native California Indian, needs outside help. Please share your songs,
prayers, letters, beads, sacred medicines and most of all friendship.

 

Thomas Marston # D-20004/3A02-212
P.O. Box 3461
Corcoran, CA 93212 USA

Date of birth: November 28 - 1959
Nation/tribal affiliation: Jicarilla/Ute
Release date: "Not Applicable"

For me it has been many years of suppression inside the walls of this
system, but I fight on to win the freedom desired. While the twenty
years have been hard, I have learned to become connected with the Spirits
surrounding everything upon this path. I bead and write to pass the time -
that is when not being worked - I am now 45 with three grown children and
have been blessed with three beautiful grandchildren. In this way I am
happy to have lived a life before all of this.

I seek correspondence with WOMEN from all over the world who would like
to help release the inner spirit, one trapped of loneliness, to travel
outside these walls. I like to share your world with me - if you look to
the setting sun and find that you have a curiosity, if you feel you want
some kind of connection - PLEASE, allow me the grace of your words, to
travel to places only dreamt of. No expectation are placed upon anyone,
only friendship and the thanks of a chained man.

Philip Howard Reid # C-12848
Mule Creek State Prison
P.O. Box 409000
Ione, CA 95640-9000 USA

Date of birth: May 25 - 1959
Nation/tribal affiliation: 1/4 Blackfoot
Release date: May 23-2015

I'm 5'9", brown eyes and brown hair. I like books, fantasy books, TV
movies and magic. I like learning about cultures and exchanging ideas,
talk of world events, and learn about and from other people. I'm a
widower with two children.

I would like a pen pal (male or female) because letters in here are
worth more than gold to me! Age doesn't matter, what matters is the letters.

 

Edwin William Carter # J-59028
P.O. Box 4610 C1-226
Lancaster, CA 93539 USA

Date of birth: September 14-1968
Nation/tribal affiliation: Cheyenne
Release date: Lifer

I'm a sincere man who has strong family values. I like to read non fictional
novels, draw and write of course. I'm easy going, down to earth and feel that
I'm funny.

Would like a pen pal who has a sense of humor and is open minded. Also, who
likes writing & receiving mail. Physical characteristics not important, just
want someone to write.

Joel Peter Crystal # K-63541
CSP-LAC C-GYM-7 Up
44750 60th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93536-7620 USA

Date of birth: September 18-1957
Nation/tribal affiliation: Miwok/Pomo
Release date: January 10-2011

Greetings! My name is Joel. My interests include all of my people's
cultural ways, I practice my people's religion and speak
our language. I do beadwork and am constantly making things. I have
a guitar that I like to plunk on, and I read almost anything I can
get my paws on! I'm a legal clerk in our law library and on the MAC
(Men's Advisory Council). I'm not a skinny boy or a GQ type, I'm more
the "Rez Dog" type. I like humor, some sporting events, music, other
kind of hobby craft (anything with woods) travel, good food, girls
and work. I like the things most people don't want anymore; I love
making something beautiful from what others call junk. I don't drink
or smoke or do drugs, but have done all of that in the past. I'm
tending to honesty these days and can appreciate honesty in others.

I am NOT looking for a bunch of religious propaganda! Just good ol'
fashioned female correspondence. I'm looking for un-attached women
of any age, nationality or race, that can appreciate being honest with
a guy who's seen enough troubles to hold him. Just good correspondence.
I love females who are comfortable with themselves and can be happy
just to hear from a lonely man. A pleasantly plump girl who has vast
interests in food, fun, travel and honesty. Not "mating" but open to
any possibility our Creator has in mind.
 

DEATHROW

Ward F. Weaver # C-39361
C-39361 1-EB-113
San Quentin Prison
San Quentin, CA 94974 USA

Date of birth: February 10-1944
Nation/tribal affiliation: Hoopa

My personality: I speak my mind and like people who do the same. My
hobbies: fishing, gardening, writing on my novels, crocheting and
cardboard construction. My interests: getting published.

I like meeting new people building a solid friendship. Anyone
willing to share and learn from the other's experiences

Alexiss Carlene Pratt # W63401
510.17.5 Low P.O. Box 1508
Chowchilla, CA 93610-1508 USA

Date of birth: August 30-1969
Nation/tribal affiliation: Hupa from the Hoopa Valley Indian res.
Release date: 2012

I'm 5'2", 160 lbs, brown hair & brown eyes. Med complexion, exceptionally pretty.
I'm divorced with two sons. I am easy going and can get along with most everyone,
anywhere. Love anything to do with the outdoors; camping, fishing, hunting etc.
Love to plant flowers, love nature, weather. Love to read books, to write and paint
fast cars.

I am seeking anyone (male/female) for friendship etc. Please enclosed self
addressed (self stamped if it's in the USA) if you are interested in corresponding.
I hope to hear from someone!

DEATH ROW

Bruce Wayne Morris # B-95129
San Quentin State Prison
San Quentin, CA 94974 USA

Date of birth: May 28- 1957
Nation/tribal affiliation: Choctaw/Sioux/English/Irish
Release Date: This is in question at this time as I just had my Death Sentence
overturned!

I am 5'11", 240 pounds, dark brown/graying hair with a short goatee. I love
to hunt, fish, camp and most outdoors sports. I like working with my hands;
making things and have taught myself how to do beadwork, leather work and
carpentry. I also have other hobbies. I like to read books that deal with my
Native cultures and history. I am trying to learn my Native language's and
Native sign language too. I learned sign language and now try to teach others
how to speak in sign. I have been on Death Row for just over 16 years now, but
if all goes well I should be able to prove my innocence and be set free again
soon. I am starting to learn one of my Native language's, that being Choctaw,
and hope to learn Sioux too. I have been trying to trace my Native ancestry
back and learn as much as I can about my people, as I was not raised in my
native culture. And have only learned what I know know over the past 12 years.
Both of my parents have passed on, and I have only one member of my family I
stay in touch with. I don't know how to contact my kids, nor have they stayed
in contact with me.

That is why I would like to have a pen pal I could write to and maybe someday
meet. I prefer a female, and if I get released I would like to continue our
correspondence.

BRUCE HIS ART

Michael Hernandez # T-03487
D-3-204 P.O. Box 8504
Coalinga, CA 93210 USA

Date of birth: September 6-1964
Nation/tribal affiliation: Blackfeet/Mexican
Release date: 3 strike lifer

I am of mixed blood; a Blackfoot mother and a Mexican father. I am 5'11" tall,
and weigh close to 200 pounds. My hair was to waist but because of prison policy
I was forced to cut it, so I keep it short now. I am a very spiritual person; I
just allowed negative influences to direct my path. I have since my incarceration
separated myself from the worst of my past and now pursue a positive walk with
the Creator and participate in the Native American Spiritual Circle and all it
entails. I'm very health conscience and maintain a strict exercise regime. I am
a victim of California's 3 strike law and was sentenced to 25 years to life.
Unless the law changes I will not get out for some time yet as I only have a
bit over 4 years in so far. I have begun to pursue my art talents lately and am
pleased with the results so far, but my main hobby is my exercise, I am dedicated
to 2 1/2 hours a day. I also read and try to learn something daily.

I would like to find a female friend; somebody to share the ups and downs with.
I am a very good listener so it's not a one way street. This website is the
Creator's way of saying there is a way you won't be lost or forgotten, so I'm
listening and throwing my hat in the ring. I'm also hoping to find a mentor to
teach me traditional blackfeet ways, songs etc.
 

Shawn Halstead # J44078
L.A.C. State Prison C1-210
44750 60th St. West
Lancaster, CA 93536-7619 USA

Date of birth: December 4-1970
Nation/tribal affiliation: half white/half Cherokee
Release date: 2010

I like to read, write and listen to music. I also like to play and watch
sports. I am very easy going and a down to earth person. I have blue eyes
and brown hair. I am 5'11, and weigh about 185 lbs.

I'm looking for someone who likes to write and is an honest person. Would
be a plus if they liked sports

Frank Rivera # T-29760
3A05 141
State Prison Corcoran
P.O. Box 3461
Corcoran, CA 93212 USA

Date of birth: June 18 -1977
Nation/tribal affiliation: Navajo Nation / Taino
Release date: parole date is 2008

I was born in San Francisco. I like to travel, been back on east coast
and up and down CA and to Mexico and Canada. I settled back in the Bay
Area, CA when I was 19 years old. I've been locked up since. I accepted
a 10 year term and in agreement I asked the judge to let me achieve my
GED while in county jail and let my attorney help me establish my tribal
enrollment with the Navajo Nation.As I succeeded to get all my stuff
finished after 4 years in county jail I was to proceed with prison time.
I also acknowledge my Taino blood lineage and have corresponded with
their council as well, back in New York. The Taino are of Boriquen
Island (Puerto Rico). I study all tribes on the Turtle Island (North,
South, Central, and Meso Americas). I never went to real high school.
I seek to go to a college when I get out and right now I seek to get a
college correspondence course, maybe a paralegal or something I saw at
a Cuyamaca College course offers "Influence of American Indians on the
Federal Constitution" or "Political Philosophies of Early Americans on
through Present Day. "It is relevant to help improve my circumstances
and help others while in here and when I get out for the People and
All Our Relations.

I have worked in the past so I know what it is to have a job, but
due to my traveling I never worked full time or developed or been
art of a business. If I get a college degree in Legal/Assistant/
Paralegal I can work for a community legal service office or legal
aid office for State or Federal and it could be tribal or just a
regular law firm. I want to also help volunteer at centers, parti-
cularly youth at risk, activist organizations and other productive
resource centers. I was involved in building silk screen shirts and
designing them. Also it would be good for youth to have ideal and
creativity for native owned businesses with inventive skills.

I plan on using my art skills and ideals like I was inspired at a
young age but I can develop them into murals with political, cultu-
ral, and spiritual struggles. Also I thought of paintings, crafts,
and sculptures I will develop even while I'm in here or when I get
out and pass my ideals on. This is not just for financial gain, but
cultural recognition, preservation, awareness and way of life for
the Native still being a part of the developing world. I see so many
non-natives making profit off of our style, our culture, our way of
life through selling native items, books, etc. A lot of Native are
losing interest in their own and adopting non-Native lifestyles in
a culture crisis phenomenon which is the development misleading into
alcohol, also drugs,and gangs, recidivism (relapse into crime), and
lack of morals, respect, humbleness, values, and even committing
suicide. Even a lot of cross sea cultures are at risk of our capita-
list country that corrupting the heart, mind, and spirit. I have
been to the AA (Alcoholic Anonymous) for Native Americans called
White Bison. I like it something productive. I learn about the medi-
cine wheel the Lakota style and my tribe, I respect everyone's four
directions and even the 7 directions. I do take into consideration
White Bison four colors that represent four races. I have tried to
base all our relations even though I have a sorrow in my heart. I
have basic beliefs about bringing awareness and preserving native
peoples.I like being family oriented its the real responsibility to
me of a true Warrior and I can only do so much to help my love one
while in the ironhouse. I cannot be a warrior in here, this is my
own opinion. I believe the richness of one's culture, traditions,
morals, respect, and their spirituality is a strong family founda-
tion for the roots of who one is and one is to be even third world
countries or other races. I have to flush out a lot of bad habits
out of my own system and blossom as a unique universal indigenous
entity honorable to live in harmony so I can be in balance to walk
in beauty. I always deep down inside had the spirituality inside,
but lived a thug life of crime. Never was raised in the ways, didn't
meet my real Navajo mom 'til I was 15, in 1992.I was always drawn to
spiritual aura of gifted people, study other religions, and have deve-
loped an eclectic philosophy some call New Age but is actually ancient.
I want to learn the ways of my Navajo Nation and our Native tongue. I
have started with a few dictionaries in Navajo and a few books of Nava-
jo Creation Story and Our Story. My mom and aunt are of the Near Water
Clan. I want to know more of what I am to do to get involved with them.
I would like to go to pow wows, museums, centers, and to reservations
when I get out and learn and help and just be. I hope to go to Navajo
College in Arizona or any Native college. While I am here I will do
what I can to prepare study and dedicate every moment.
 
I am an environmentalist and activist for political events or gatherings
out there by myself, no organization but I do like to participate and be
involved, even in here with an Indigenous Ideology. I have dedicated to
keeping my hair long and CDC wants me to cut it. I accepted the discipline,
had no choice. I get no good time, no job, no school, or no vocational
skills, no family visits, no phone calls, and I have been retaliated for
this filing of litigation and appeals. I have been trying to fight the
good fight, "the Pencil is mightier than the Arrow" in some aspects. I
am a vegetarian for about 3 years. I eat fish, cheese and eggs, although
I got my spiritual beliefs about the sacred way to approach other nations
before consumption and game and also health habits. Interests: I like
technology and computers, especially video games. Big focus is to reduce
recidivism and establish prison moratorium projects with rehabilitation,
not incarceration, but with education. I try to do what I can from within.
I get some assistance from different support groups and organizations, and
do seek help or even just moral support, spiritual connection, soul mate,
or criticism or advice. I do invite any response. I don't claim to have
the full blown truth in what I have spoken, but do encourage a better
life for any one and respect one's judgment or opinions. Maybe I need to
loosen up and do need a female or someone who can tone me down, or give me
that which I don't have, but to be honest, this is what I am about. I want
to educate myself. I like reading books (non-fiction mostly reference),
magazines (Native Peoples, Southwest Art, archeology, National Geographic,
Lowrider, Source, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, and Astronomy),and
newspapers (Prison Legal News, Revolutionary Worker, Indian Country).
I like low riders, new cars, and love horses, although never owned one. I
love all critters, had a dog, cat, fish, bird, and a half breed wolf/dog
with six dew claws on both back legs. I love music like hip hop, R & B,
Reggae, Native/Traditional/Urban/Lodge singers, and Indigenous instrumen-
tal; Jazz, oldies, techno, pop latino, salsa, and rock. I love to dress
nice in style and my own comfortable creative native style of urban wear.
I am open minded, energetic, informative; love to circulate education each
one teach one for the truth or to a conclusion. I like going out, especial-
ly in nature, but I been city dwelling. I go to restaurants, clubs, bars
I been to but I get burnt out - not my crowd. park, amusement and water
parks, beaches, waterfall - like Niagara Falls. I am everywhere - love
travel. I am outspoken, not afraid to be myself, humble, considerate of
others, sociable, respectful, honest, sincere, and dedicated about life
and others. I am a strong man, inside and out. I can hold my own. I don't
like when people pick on the weak, meek, and the one who turns the other
cheek. I am not conceited and I do get a lot of attention from some aura
of mines I have but I like to be discreet and assertive in what I do. I
like to watch TV but there is a lot I put in me now a days too much pro-
paganda and subliminal messages and no education. I like to watch A & E,
Discovery, educational things. I like some sitcoms and movies. I ain't
too stiff. Like the Simpsons, Dark Angel, Ally McBeal, and comedy Martin.
One of my favorites is "An American Family".

Frank Rivera has a request to me and all visitors of my website!
He wants for us to start writing letters against the grooming
hair policy in Californian prisons, where they don't allow Native
prisoners to grow their hair, read more here:

FRANK HIS REQUEST    FRANK HIS DRAWING

 Amos Leonard Albers # C-25184
Avenal State Prison
630-15-1 UP
P.O. BOX 9
Avenal CA 93204 USA

Date of birth: November 29-1961
Nation/tribal affiliation: Karuk & Yurok
Release Date: Life

I like beading, reading, basketball, watching football, my team is the Redskins.

I like to write with females. Just someone on the outside of this prison system
that I can share my thoughts with. And maybe they can help out when I'm in time
of sadness. (just a good friend) I have been in prison for 24 years and I hope
and pray I get out soon. I like to continue the correspondence after my release!

Salvador Frank Aranda # D-65319
Salinas Valley State Prison
Fac. A-3-229
P.O. BOX 1030
Soledad, CA 93960 USA

Date of birth: November 14-1958
Nation/tribal affiliation: Apache (dad) & Mexican (mom)
Release Date: Serving a 29 to life sentence

"Single male seeking to share correspondence"

Mr. Aranda is seeking to share correspondence from the heart with an intelligent,
romantic, personal woman who possesses a healthy sense of humor. Someone who
would be happy to have a true, loyal and solid friendship with a lonesome and
forgotten man. He is mature, intelligent, socially conscious, a father, and
huggable. It's no secret that deep inside he hopes to find the angel of his
dreams, to be his reason to face the rest of life; his cause is to become always
a better man. He wishes to give his heart, and have it accepted and eared for.
In return he promises to cherish his angel her heart and to generate warmth
enough to melt the ice from his own heart. And protect the heart of that special
lady who will look beyond the fences, accept the past as irretrievable and build,
 with him, tomorrow upon the mistakes of yesterday. He needs someone to make
happy and someone to be happy for. Won't you write?? Age, tribe, nation,
children not a factor! He will answer you!

SALVADOR HIS ART

Faron Bastion # T-43506 B-8-229 u
Mule Creek State Prison
P.O. Box 409040
Ione, Ca 95640 USA

Date of birth: May 13-1973
Nation/tribal affiliation: Oglala/Sicangu Lakota
Release Date: somewhere around 2020

I enjoy beading, reading, singing, drawing, playing D+D and travelling.
I am looking for someone to write and will answer all letters. Pilauiya.

Raymond Dick K-25914 
High Desert State Prison 
P. O. Box 3030 C3/214 Low 
Susanville, CA 96127 USA

Date of birth:? 
Nation/tribal affiliation: Mono/Tachi
Release date: ?

To who ever sees this few lines, well my name is Raymond Dick. I live in the
United States of America I am a California Native American, my Indian Nation 
is Mono/Tachi. Well I am interested in writing and meeting new friends. well
let me explain a little about myself. I am 5'9" tall and weigh 189 pounds;not
fat stock and healthy. I have brown eyes also brown skin including black hair.

Well if there's anybody out there who loves to write looking for a friend drop
me a few lines I will write back. If there is a woman out there looking for a
relation I am single to, looking for the right princess to show up in my life.
We could get to know one another if the relationship happens then it is meant
to happen. I am up for a long relationship and a family. I also have no kids, 
but would love to have kids. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Sincerely truly yours, pen pal Raymond Dick
 

Thomas Winter # T-28169
Corcoran State Prison
3A02 - 218 low
P.O. Box 3461
Corcoran, CA 93212-3461 USA

Date of birth: December 13-1972
Nation/tribal affiliation: Uintah Ute
Release date: none, Life Without Parole

I'm a 30 year old proud red skin. I'm originally from Utah but spend a good
part of my life in California. I enjoy reading, drawing, doing beadwork &
recently painting. I'm an easy going Indian who likes to laugh. I love my
family & friends who have stayed strong by my side. I love the wild country
where I could walk in harmony with all the creations that share Mother Earth
& her beauty. In the city you can't find that peace. I love children even though
I have none of my own. I love to sit around the drum and sing songs with my
brothers. I love the fact that Grandfather blessed me with a strong heart so
I can greet each new sun with a smile in a good way.

I am looking for female correspondence in hopes that through shared words I can
find friendship and who knows perhaps even love. I'm looking for an open minded
woman who is as passionate about her interests as I am in mine.