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Portrait drawing of Troy Ashmus by EJ Joyner. Troy Ashmus passed away from complications of COVID-19 on July 20, 2020. Troy died in a California hospital after contracting the virus while incarcerated at San Quentin. He was 58 years old.To read…

This portrait drawing of Susan Farrell was created by Mourning Our Losses volunteer EJ Joyner to accompany Susan's memorial, which reads in part:"Susan Farrell spent a large portion of her life and her last days in Women's Huron Valley Correctional…

This portrait drawing of Ricardo Williamson was created by Mourning Our Losses volunteer EJ Joyner to accompany Ricardo's memorial, which reads in part:"Ricardo Williamson loved to sing for his family. He enjoyed classics like Michael Jackson, The…

This portrait drawing of Pedro Arias was created by Mourning Our Losses volunteer EJ Joyner to accompany Pedro's memorial, which reads in part: "Pedro Arias—or, as his friends called him, Pete—was born in 1963. He grew up with his mother, Adeline…

This portrait drawing of George Hayes was created by Mourning Our Losses volunteer EJ Joyner to accompany George's memorial, which reads, in part: "George Hayes III left this world on June 4th, after spending a month at Mountain Vista Medical Center…

This portrait drawing of Dana December Smith was created by Mourning Our Losses volunteer EJ Joyner to accompany Dana's memorial, which reads in part:"On September 13th, 2020, Dana December Smith passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 54. Originally…

This portrait drawing of Anthony Cheek was created by Mourning Our Losses volunteer EJ Joyner to accompany Anthony's memorial, which reads in part: "Anthony Wilbert Cheek was gearing up to come home to a new career and a loving family. After serving…

Christopher Dye's description of experiencing COVID-19 while incarcerated, sent to the Texas After Violence Project.

Kirsten Ricketts is an activist who runs an organization that helps individuals who have been recently released from prison. Kirsten herself is formerly incarcerated and understands the reentry process firsthand. Her husband is also currently…

A letter from Lily Archuleta to Texas After Violence Project and the Inside Books Project Archive. Lily describes her experience contracting Covid-19 in a Texas prison, dealing with isolation during her illness, and lack of of visitation with her…