Marshall Project
My Execution, 20 Days Away
In Arkansas, eight men are scheduled to die by lethal injection this month. Here is one of their stories.
The Night I Killed a Man
Sitting here in this dark, cramped cage, unable to sleep, haunted by these reminders of what brought me here, I can't help but hate myself for what I did.
What I've Learned Cutting Hair in Jail
A cut means more inside than it does on the street, and that's especially true in solitary—where some guys haven't seen their own reflection in a month.
How Being a Sports Bookie Helped Me Live Comfortably in Prison
I got to the point where I easily made $16,000 each month.
What You Do While You Wait for Your Husband to Go to Prison
Together you get your financial house in order, finalize his will, take baths, and cry.
I’m a Cop Who Went Viral for Not Killing a Man
He came at me with a knife screaming "Kill me!" and "I'm going to kill you." I shot him once in the stomach, but stopped there.
The Bogus Murder Confession That Changed How I Investigate Family Violence
A Texas prosecutor revisits the domestic abuse case he'll never forget.
What I’ve Learned as a Jail Doctor
The exam room was set up so the inmate sat between me and the bright red panic button.
How I Break Prison Rules to Keep in Touch with My Family
Trying to maintain contact with my loved ones turns into a maze of skipped meals, smuggled cell phones, and a whole lot of pain.
Why I Hated Being a Cop
I'm no regular cop hater: I was crippled in the line of duty, with the boot they cut off me at the hospital to prove it.
The War on Drugs Isn't Even Working in Prison
Frequent urine tests, controversial scanners, and false positives make for a dark scene.