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Everyone enjoys being remembered at special times of the year. Even if you are not interested in pursuing a penpal relationship, we hope you'll consider sending a greeting card to any of those on either of Virginia's Death Rows or to the men on Federal Death Row for crimes committed in Virginia. See addresses below.
The following men and women are looking for pen-pals.
If you have further questions contact VADP at
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Who you write, when you write, what you write is up to you. The men and women who have placed their information on the site are simply letting us know that they are receptive to the idea of making new friends. Who they write, when they write, and what they write is up to them.
Clear communication from the beginning will go a long way in helping you establish a good relationship with your pen pal. Try not to over extend yourself or promise to do things you can't do. If the prisoner goes into areas that are uncomfortable for you, say so. Otherwise, your discomfort may cause you to leave. If you do need to stop the pen pal relationship please communicate with the prisoner that you are doing so.
You may never see his face or actually hear his voice, but he's human... quite human. If you can treat him as such you might find yourself in the middle of quite an interesting friendship.
We encourage you to contact the VADP office if you begin writing to one of the men or women on Virginia's death row. This helps us make sure that all those who need pen-pals have found them, and also let's us keep you informed about your pen-pal's case.
To write to the men on Virginia's death row, use:
(Name), #(number)
Sussex I State Prison
24414 Musselwhite Dr.
Waverly, VA 23891-1111
To write to women on Virginia’s death row, use:
(Name), #(number)
Fluvana Correctional Center for Women
PO Box 1000
Troy, VA 22974
To write to men on the Federal Death Row, use:
(Name), #(number)
U.S. Penitentiary Terre Haute
PO Box 33
Terre Haute, Indiana 47808-0033
Click here for an online version of VADP's Pen-Pal Guide.
Click here for mail restrictions.
Name: Herbert Russell Bassette
Number: 089088 ROSP D-510
Sex: Male
Herbert's sentence has been commuted to "Life in Prison Without Parole" and can be reached at:
P.O. Box 1900
Pound, Virginia 24279-1900
Name: William Burns
Number: 282267
DOB: April 30, 1966
Sex: Male
What are you interested in?
I would like to meet someone younger than me or someone the same age.
What are some of your hobbies?
Home life, cooking and working together.
Do you have a religious preference?
Non-denominational
What language(s) do you speak?
English
What qualities would you like to find in a pen pal?
Someone that is down to earth, kind- hearted and trustworthy.
Would you prefer a pen pal who could visit you?
I would love a pen-pal that could visit.
Are you already writing to other people? If so, how many?
Yes, I am writing to 2 people.
Name: Ricky Gray
Number: 364382
DOB: March 9, 1977
Sex: Male
What are you interested in?
Well a little bit of everything. Religion, Politics, Books. Just learning new
things in general.
What are some of your hobbies?
I like to read. I play chess I’m into sports, but I’m reduced to just watching them
on TV now.
Do you have a religious preference?
I have a very broad understanding of religion, but I believe in Jesus.
What language(s) do you speak?
English.
What qualities would you like to find in a pen pal?
Someone you can call a true friend.
Would you prefer a pen pal who could visit you?
Sure that would be nice but I’m not choosey.
Are you already writing to other people? If so, how many?
Just family.
Name: Kevin Green
Number: 286404
DOB: May 11, 1977
Sex: Male
What are you interested in?
I enjoy reading, listening to music, and I enjoy doing yoga.
What are some of your hobbies?
I like playing all sports.
Do you have a religious preference?
Qabalah (Tree of Life)
What language(s) do you speak?
English
What qualities would you like to find in a pen pal?
Someone that has an open mind, that likes sports, and is also into Qabalah. Someone who enjoys reading and doing yoga.
Would you prefer a pen pal who could visit you?
I wouldn't mind, but it's up to them .
Are you already writing to other people? If so, how many?
Just my family from time to time.
Name: Jerry Jackson
Number: 319080
DOB: 07/22/81
Sex: Male
What are you interested in?
I'm interested in a lot of things-like reading and music. I prefer R&B and hip hop.
What are some of your hobbies?
I write poems when the mood strikes. Lately I have been reading a lot.
Do you have a religious preference?
Not really, but I was raised Baptist.
What language(s) do you speak?
English, but I am trying to learn Spanish
What qualities would you like to find in a pen pal?
Just someone who is nice and will write me often because that contact with the outside would be lovely. I would prefer a female because I find that it is easier for me to talk to women.
Would you prefer a pen pal who could visit you?
No, but if they were able to that would be great.
Are you already writing to other people? If so, how many?
No.
Name: Anthony Juniper
Number: 343777
DOB: November 23, 1971
Sex: Male
What are you interested in?
I am interested in regaining my freedom. Being able to hug my mom and
son. Okay now let's see if I can tell you something about me. I'm a
people person, I used to work in entertainment at the night clubs, I
love animals and Italian food.
What are some of your hobbies?
Reading and listening to music. I like Rap, Rock, Country, and R+B. I
also enjoy watching movies and fishing. But right now there is only
reading and music and T.V.
Do you have a religious preference?
Wicca
What language(s) do you speak?
English
What qualities would you like to find in a pen pal?
("female") I had a bad experience with a male. But right now I would
like to find a female pen pal who is trying to make friends though the
pen, and has a nice personality with a good sense of humor. Basically I
just want a pen pal who is going to keep it real, just be themselves.
Would you prefer a pen pal who could visit you?
Yes, but if she can't I still would like to hear from her.
Are you already writing to other people? If so, how many?
My family and a pen pal from Human Rights in the UK.
Name: Teresa W. Lewis
Number: 321094
DOB: 04/26/69
Sex: Female
What are you interested in?
Singing different types of music
What are some of your hobbies?
Playing guitar and dancing
Do you have a religious preference?
no
What language(s) do you speak?
English
What qualities would you like to find in a pen pal?
Honest, caring, a good listener. In other words, someone able to give good advice and willing to listen to my problems, as I will listen to them.
Would you prefer a pen pal who could visit you?
It would be nice to have a visit, but if they can't that's fine as long as they write.
Are you already writing to other people? If so, how many?
No.
Name: Ivan Teleguz
Number: 360579
DOB: 11/17/78
Sex: Male
What are you interested in?
Jesus Christ, and the truth.
What are some of your hobbies?
Fishing, camping, and drawing.
Do you have a religious preference?
Christian (Ukranian Pentecostal)
What language(s) do you speak?
Ukranian and English (and Russian but not very well)
What qualities would you like to find in a pen pal?
As long as I have someone to write to me I will be happy.
Would you prefer a pen pal who could visit you?
No, because my visiting list is full. Not that I get a lot of visits, it's just I have my family on my list in case they can come and see me. They have to travel from a different state.
Are you already writing to other people? If so, how many?
One.
Name: William Van Poyck
Number: 274949
DOB: September 18, 1954
Sex: Male
What are you interested in?
I have a wide range of interests from writing to law, politics to philosophy, architecture to sports.
What are some of your hobbies?
Writing, chess, reading, and working out.
Do you have a religious preference?
no
What language(s) do you speak?
English and marginal Spanish
What qualities would you like to find in a pen pal?
A good sense of humor and an open mind.
Would you prefer a pen pal who could visit you?
Yes, but it is certainly not a prerequisite.
Are you already writing to other people? If so, how many?
I write to perhaps ten different people, including old friends and some distant relatives.
Name: Leon Winston
Number: 329099
DOB: July 2, 1980
Sex: Male
What are you interested in?
Making the world a better place for our people.
What are some of your hobbies?
Reading, playing football.
Do you have a religious preference?
God-God-God
What language(s) do you speak?
English
What qualities would you like to find in a pen pal?
Somebody that's open minded.
Would you prefer a pen pal who could visit you?
yes+yes
Are you already writing to other people? If so, how many?
Yes, my family.
Name: Robert Yarbrough
Number: 264973
DOB: June 11, 1978
Sex: Male
What are you interested in?
History, biology, and snakes.
What are some of your hobbies?
Here on death row they don't allow us to do anything so I read a lot and do a lot of push ups. But if I was on the streets I would play a lot of sports and pay close attention to my son.
Do you have a religious preference?
Christian, Islamic...it really doesn't matter.
What language(s) do you speak?
English and a little Spanish.
What qualities would you like to find in a pen pal?
Someone who is easy to talk with and who likes to have fun.
Would you prefer a pen pal who could visit you?
I have no preference...if they would like to visit that would be fine.
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