MUNCY STATE PRISON
INTERVIEW
“Kelly”
Female
Caucasian
36yrs
One son–12 years old
Adams County
How long have you been locked up in your whole life?
Six years
This time?
Six months
All for DUI’/parole violations
Substance abuse?
Heroin, cocaine, alcohol
Trauma?
Dad physically/mentally abusive
“He beat me with anything he could find. I felt worthless. He told me he wished I would have killed myself.”
Domestic violence as an adult
Teen–parents divorced, she and brother moved into own house, 13-14yrs old
At a party, watched a man get beaten “within an inch of his life.”
For retaliation, people kicked in doors, beat up brother, “They tortured me.”
Mental Illness?
PTSD, depression, anxiety, major depressive episodes
Sixth DUI–not sentenced yet
Past four years–five deaths–ex died of overdose in 2020, grandfather died 9/21, best friend died 8/22, dad died March of 2024, Uncle died May 2024
Started drinking/using–hadn’t since 2017
How were you treated by police?
“One police officer stalked me. They followed me around town when I was driving–one said, ‘I’m just letting you know I’m gonna get you.’”
“I was definitely targeted.”
Were you judged worse because you’re a mother?
“Definitely. Everyone in that town was on the lookout, they called CYS on me.”
Is prison rehabilitative?
I can’t get into any classes. I just started my AA group because I can’t get into any meetings.”
(No.)
What do you want people to know about prison?
“Use the programs to your advantage. Take it seriously or you’ll come back. They’ll keep you.”
What do you do for fun?
Sing, I love music, scrapbooking, photography, exercise, sports
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