The Moth

Life After Death

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A man reflects on his time on death row and his journey to the other side.

Tags Innocence Trauma Incarceration Criminal justice Crime PTSD Violence Adversity Mental health Abuse Mature content Serious Sad Tragic Dramatic Angry

Storyteller

Damien Echols

Featured on

Prisons, Princes, and Playgrounds September 17, 2012

Recorded Date

July 11, 2012

“The only reason they didn't murder me was because they realized they were being watched.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Damien Echols

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