My Name is Anthony L. Webb and I am 44 years of age. My crime of murder occurred in 1995 when I was 22 years old. I was drinking alcohol, and smoking marijuana, and occasionally smoking PCP. Two years prior (1993), I was myself a victim of a shooting, and vowed to never let it happen again. I began to carry a gun with me daily. In my criminal lifestyle, I slowly began to discard all sensitivities and “weaknesses” that would make me a prey to the street predators. Being callous was a rule of thumb that I learned to abide by. Since my incarceration in 1998, I shortly thereafter submitted my life to Jesus Christ and set out on the road to redemption and spiritual freedom. As God created a new heart within me, I can now feel indescribable remorse for committing my life crime of murder against Julio Castaneda. I have learned what it is to empathize, and how I am responsible for how Julio’s family was/ is impacted; the harm on the community, and even how my selfishness affected my family as well. My participation in the following classes has helped me understand conflict resolution: ways in which to manage my feelings (Anger Management), coping tools and techniques (G.O.G.I), ways of thinking out and acting appropriately (Personal Development). The most powerful tool in my arsenal is my relationship with God. Through the knowledge of the Bible I am reminded of my purpose, my new identity, my accountability as a son of God, and my responsibility to my fellow man. I am proud to say that in my 19 years of incarceration, I have had no Rules Violation Reports write-ups, or any disciplinary measures taken against me. Although I was charged with 3 LWOP sentences (one at my hands, the other two I was said to have abetted), I am no longer the person who perpetrated those bad decision and behaviors. Today I can say that I have matured, and my aim is to be a loving grandson, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin. I no longer encourage negative behavior, but often counsel prisoners (seeking to make a difference in each person that I meet, whether in prison or outside of the prison). I live each day honoring Julio Castaneda’s memory by making living amends in the forms of assisting anyone who needs my help; donating funds to various organizations and causes; and teaching others about their causative factors and triggers. This is how I can turn a negative into a positive. “Thank you for the time and effort you put forth on behalf of the voiceless and repented prisoners”.