It’s almost as if I was trying to run from the truth of what I’ve done, and being in the house made me feel boxed in.

I needed space and room to think.

This memoir is a collection of memories, stories, and experiences that have shaped my transformation from a 15 year old boy navigating life and death in the streets of my hometown, to finding hope in a maximum security adult prison with a life without parole sentence, and building a life of freedom beyond prison walls. My sincerest hope and intention is that you will connect with the shared human experience of overcoming your circumstances and worst mistakes to become the person you were always meant to be.

Chapter 2 - Part 1

As the police drove right past us, I made sure I kept my gaze forward. They continued past us and were focusing on the groups of people who were still running away from the hotel. I told my guy to drop me off on the set and for the most part we rode in silence. We were both in shock after what I had just done. When we made it to the set he dropped me off in an alley and left. 11 years would pass before I saw him again, as he would agree to testify on my behalf at a hearing for my post conviction petition.