Penned
Penned takes a look at the relationships which are formed between inmates and the people who write to them through the prison pen pal system.
Penned
Episode 31: Mercedes
August 24, 2024
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Christina Hansen
Christina speaks with Mercedes about the life she's created with her husband, who is incarcerated in San Diego and serving a sentence of life without parole. Mercedes' perspective shows how difficult it can be to navigate the nuances of loving someone behind bars and coming to terms with the reality of their crime - balancing being in love with that person and simultaneously experiencing strong feelings of empathy for the victim and their loved ones.
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Written and produced by Christina Hansen
Additional production and sound editing by Jason Sissoyev
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