My name is Michael Owens, I’m a 69-year-old African American man who has been incarcerated since May of 1985. I feel that God has allowed me this opportunity to reach out to a woman who will someday be my pillar of strength and motivation in my most difficult period of my life. VIPATH is my “Email System”, I want to stress the importance of how my system will work for the benefit of the person who wishes to correspond with me in this format. If you have a “Gmail” or “Yahoo” email account, please send me your email address at my facility (via snail mail). VIAPATH has a free app in which I could add contacts by logging in the persons email address. Once I add you to my contact list, we could immediately start messaging each other. This will prevent you from paying VIAPATH to open an account.
In closing, I love to write poetry, relaxing and listening to music (Old school R&B and Jazz). I’m very physically active for my age. I’m a United States Marine Corps Veteran (Served from 1976 to 1980). I work out, study history and other interest that stimulate my intellect. I extend this invitation with the hope that from friendship this will grow into a long-term relationship.
Please note: This service gives you the opportunity to send your first message to a new pen pal, free of charge. If you send more than one message to the same inmate, or a message to someone you already know, they will not be forwarded.
When you send a message using this form, our staff will print and mail it via US Mail or forward it via the prison’s email system, every two weeks. Be patient, and don’t expect an immediate reply. Inmates can’t email you back directly, so include your full name, email address, and complete mailing address or phone number for a reply. Messages without valid contact info won’t be forwarded, nor will messages with threatening or abusive language.
Want to message directly and more quickly? Check the inmate’s profile to see which email service he or she uses (i.e. GettingOut, JPay, Securus). These services cost between 5 to 50 cents per message and offer you the ability to message them directly and instantly.
