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Jamie Madrigal is not defined by the walls around him.
He is defined by his words, his truth, and his fight for justice.Behind prison walls, where silence and steel conspire to erase identities, lives Jamie Madrigal — a man whose story refuses to disappear.
Wrongfully convicted in the state of Ohio for a 1995 cold case murder, Jamie has spent the 29 years fighting a battle he should never have had to face. His ordeal began after winning an appeal in an unrelated 1996 case that took him off death row — a victory that should have meant freedom. Instead, it triggered a second prosecution, driven by ambition and corruption, determined to keep him behind bars for life.
Evidence proving Jamie’s innocence was ignored. Alibi records were destroyed. Yet, even within these walls, he has found his voice. Through writing, reflection, and unshakable faith, Jamie has transformed his story from one of injustice into a testament to resilience.
This blog will share:
- Jamie’s ongoing fight for justice.
- Updates on his legal journey.
- Stories of others through the Voices Behind Bars project.
- Thoughts on faith, endurance, and the human spirit.
For those who find their way here, this is more than one man’s story — it’s an invitation to stand against silence, to amplify voices the system tried to erase, and to believe in the possibility of justice.
Welcome to his story. Welcome to the fight.
Because voices behind bars are still voices that matter.
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