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Charles “Tex” Watson
LAP2026001
Handwritten Letter (Signed)
Received September 9, 2026
Transcription
9-1-'26Dear David:Since you didn't use my address provided on my website, I wanted to make sure you got to it for answers to your questions.You are right, I get 10's of letters a day, can't afford to answer them all.You'll see my purpose, and motivation in my writings, esp. in my recent social media reaching the world with the Good News.I can't become your pen pal, sorry. I know you'd make a great friend, but @ 80, I have to limit myself, and my energy to my present team.Sincerely,CWP.S. I'd tell myself, "Don't be a fool!"Proverbs 12:15
Historical Significance
Charles “Tex” Watson is an American convicted murderer and former member of the Manson Family, the cult led by Charles Manson whose crimes became among the most notorious in American history. Watson played a central role in the August 1969 Tate–LaBianca murders in Los Angeles, which claimed seven lives, including actress Sharon Tate, and shocked the nation. Convicted of seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy to commit murder in 1971, he was initially sentenced to death before his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment following changes to California's death penalty laws. The killings became emblematic of the darker aspects of the late 1960s counterculture and generated extensive examination of cult dynamics, psychological manipulation, and criminal responsibility. Watson's case remains a significant subject in American criminal history and the study of cult-related violence.
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Elizabeth Holmes
LAP2026002
Handwritten Letter (Signed)
Received September 9, 2026
Transcription
9.2.26Dear David,Thank you for your letter and well wishes.The fight to prove my innocence continues; I believe with all my heart that in God's light the truth will prevail, and the Truth will set us free.I have not yet told my story and the thousand lessons learned from being forged in this fire, but it has been a constant learning experience, and I will give my life to applying them in working to help others as I founded Theranos to do, and work to do every day in here -- my mission remains to try to build a better world - now first for my little ones, who along with my husband are my reason for reasons.If you're interested, feel free to check out @elizabethholmes on X and www.therealelizabethholmes.com for updates as we progress.Respectfully,Elizabeth Holmes
Historical Significance
Elizabeth Holmes is an American entrepreneur and founder of Theranos, a Silicon Valley biotechnology company whose collapse became one of the most prominent corporate fraud scandals in modern American history. Founded in 2003, Theranos claimed to have developed revolutionary blood-testing technology capable of performing numerous medical tests using only a few drops of blood. At its peak, the company reached an estimated valuation of $9 billion, making Holmes one of the most recognizable figures in the technology industry. Investigations subsequently revealed that the company's technology failed to perform as represented, leading to its dissolution in 2018. Convicted in 2022 on federal charges of defrauding investors, Holmes became a central figure in debates over corporate governance, medical technology, scientific integrity, and investor accountability. Her rise and downfall remain a significant case study in Silicon Valley entrepreneurship and corporate misconduct.
Mark Ciavarella
LAP2026003
Handwritten Letter (Signed)
Received September 25, 2026
Transcription
9-19-26Dear Mr Rose III received your letter dated 9/12/26 at last night's mail call. This letter is to inform you I will not be responding to questions you raised. When I came to prison I made a promise to myself. It was a simple one. I promised that the only people I would discuss my prison experience with would be my children, grandchildren, and sister. It was a promise I intend to keep.I hope this letter finds you doing well and enjoying life in the real world.Sincerely,Mark Ciavarella
Historical Significance
Mark Ciavarella is an American former Pennsylvania judge whose involvement in the “Kids for Cash” scandal exposed one of the most notorious cases of judicial corruption in modern American history. While serving on the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas, Ciavarella participated in a corruption scheme involving illegal payments connected to privately operated juvenile detention facilities. Convicted on federal corruption and related charges in 2011, he received a 28-year prison sentence. The scandal revealed widespread violations of juvenile defendants' constitutional rights, including the improper detention of minors and failures to ensure adequate legal representation. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court subsequently vacated thousands of juvenile adjudications, while the case prompted national scrutiny of judicial misconduct, financial conflicts of interest, and systemic failures within the juvenile justice system. Ciavarella's prosecution remains a significant example of judicial accountability and the consequences of corruption in American courts.
Pamela Smart
LAP2026004
Typed Letter (Signed)
Received October 2, 2026
Transcription
7 September 2026Hi David:I received your letter. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful words. I appreciate your support. I am sorry, but I don’t sign autographs. I am just a regular person, not a celebrity, so I don’t feel it is appropriate to do so. I am doing the best I can to survive. I try to stay involved with positive things here so that I can keep my mind healthy. You asked a lot of questions, so I will do my best to answer them.I now live on the honor floor housing unit, so I have more freedom than I had on a regular housing unit. I am in my eleventh term of the elected position as the inmate grievance representative here. I work all day in the grievance office handling grievance matters, and advocating for my peers with the administration. I love my job because I get to help people, so I am grateful to have something constructive to do every day.I am also a part of the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program here. RTA uses theater, dance, poetry, and other art forms to help us work on ourselves. In addition, I am a leader in our church, and the Director of the Liturgical Praise Dance Team. I choreograph dances that are a combination of ballet and modern dance that we do at services. I have danced since I was a little girl, so I am happy that I can still do that. I also lead weekly prayer groups and am often called upon by the Pastor to deliver the Word at services.I completed my Ph.D. in Biblical Studies two years ago. That was quite a journey, but I am happy to have it completed. Last year, I graduated from a Masters of Professional Studies program through New York Theological Seminary. The Professors came into the prison to run the program, and it was such a great experience. I am always excited about a new opportunity to learn and better develop my relationship with God.I work now as a liaison with numerous advocacy groups in NY. I finished writing a 70-page paper on what theological framework gives hope in the context of carceral death. It was an in-depth study on the inhumanity of life without parole sentences. My lawyer recently filed a petition for a commutation of sentence to try and get my life without parole sentence reduced so that I have a chance for parole some day. A few months ago the NH Governor denied my request. No reason was given; she just said I do not deserve clemency. That has been a huge blow, and I am still trying to recover.I am also going through a lot because my father died last year after a very brief illness. It was such a shock, and I am so sad. My parents were married for 64 years, and my mother is inconsolable. My Mom is very sick, and she can no longer travel to see me. It makes me sad to know that, if I don’t get out of here soon, I will never see her alive again.My lawyers just filed a new appeal. The State of NH filed its response asking the Judge not to give me a hearing. At this point, I am waiting for the Judge to decide whether to grant me a hearing. He said he would answer sometime between August 19th and September 18th. I pray that he does so we can raise our issues there.You asked what I understand about myself that I couldn’t have when I was in my 20s. I think the main thing was that I had a very low self-esteem, and I was severely lacking in social skills. I spent so much time working and going to school that I had very little time with relationships, and I was socially immature. I would tell my younger self not to define herself through the eyes of others. I would tell her that love involves loyalty, not praise.My priorities have changed in that I have grown and changed into a much more mature woman who understands that I don’t need others to validate who I am. My priorities right now center on my faith, family, and my godchildren. I have a deep sense of spirituality now, and that gives me a moral compass I lacked before. I also have a goddaughter and a godson, and they are at the forefront of my life.A meaningful life is a life of service. I have lived a life of service for decades here. Every day it is always about everyone else, helping, assisting, aiding others. Kindness is the most important thing to me, and I believe being kind truly changes people and situations.I think most people misunderstand a lot about me. First, they misunderstand both who I was 36 years ago, and who I am today. During trial, I was judged so harshly, and labeled as things I never was – selfish, horrible, cold, etc. I have always been a kind, generous, loving, and caring, and I still am. As far as today, I think people still think I am 22 years old, like I haven’t grown, matured, and become a better person.What has helped me remain motivated was simply my own spirit. I think I got it from my father, who was very driven. I love to learn, like he always did, and I have an insatiable appetite for knowledge. That has driven me to continue academic pursuits. I am most proud of accomplishing positive change in other people. I am most proud when someone I tutored or mentored achieves a degree or changes their life for the better.Again, thanks for writing. Your kindness adds to my strength to continue to survive.Take Care,Pamela Smart
Historical Significance
Pamela Smart is an American convicted murderer whose involvement in the 1990 killing of her husband, Gregg Smart, in New Hampshire became one of the most widely publicized criminal cases of the early 1990s. A former school media coordinator, she was convicted in 1991 of conspiring with her teenage lover and his associates to carry out the murder. Her nationally televised trial attracted extensive media coverage and became a landmark example of the growing influence of television on public perceptions of criminal proceedings. Sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, Smart has continued to maintain her innocence. Her case has inspired books, documentaries, and dramatizations, including the film To Die For, and remains a significant reference point in discussions of true-crime media, courtroom publicity, and the American criminal justice system.
Hadden I. Clark
LAP2026005
Handwritten Letter (Signed)
Received October 10, 2026
Transcription
3 October 2026Dear David,Here are all the rules in Maryland.1. You can Not send me stamps or stamp envelopes.
2. You can Not send me greeting Cards
3. You can Not send me pens, pencils, paper etc.
4. You can Not send me anything from Amazon.Com
5. You can Not send me art work
6. You can Not send me photos of naked women.
7. You can Not put address stickers, or any other type of stickers, or lipstick stains, or any other type of stain on the inside or outside of the envelope.
8. If you want to send me a money order all the $ information needs to be on it.Hadden J. Clark 233-181 SID937-1519. Here is my correct addressHadden J. Clark 233-181 Eastern Correctional Inst. SID937-151 30420 Revells Neck Road Westover, Maryland 21890Now to answer all your Questions.Q# one. Yes I had some good times before I came to prison. But in prison I knew who to keep my self. If I ever do get release, which I'm currently working on I hope to be able to do some of these things again. Before prison I did alot of traveling and also work for a cruise liner company too. I was also in the United States Navy.Back in 2012 a Lieutenant put a hit on me by putting a inmate in my cell to try to kill me. To prevent me from filing a lawsuit Maryland sent me out west on a ICC, = Interstate Correctional Compact Agreement. I was in 2 different prison systems, where I had New Mexico return me to Maryland. The 1st state was Alaska, the 2nd state New Mexico. I've done more traveling in prison than most inmates have done when they were not in prison.I've been in every state North or east of Maryland and 8 states west of Maryland. Since Hawaii is in the same time zone as Alaska, I've been in every time zone in the United States. Some places only 2 or 3 hours. Example: When I was sent to Alaska on a commercial airline, we stop in Minneapolis Minnesota to catch another plane, which is in Central time. So I was only in central time for 2 or 3 hours.How many inmates can say they have been in a department store while they were in prison. While I was in this department store I had shackles on my legs and cuffs on my hands.How many inmates can say they have been to the beach 2 or 3 times. One of the murders I'm familiar with happen in the dunes on Cape Cod in 1974. I was fishing at Race Point that night when that body was dump in the dunes. I saw the person who dump the body.Q. #2; What happens to my memory while I'm in prison.My memory is better than most inmates. I have a great memory. I have a great memory on things that happen before prison.The outside world really doesn't know alot about me.I graduated from High School, Trade School and I have 2 college degrees.65 percent or more, most inmates never graduated from High School. They get there GED in prison, but thats not the same as if you graduated from High School. With all the violence that happens in High Schools these days, I would tell my parents I want to be home schooled. That would be hard for me since my mother was an alcoholic. I found a lady who would tutor me.In the 1950's my parents thought I was retarded since I have dyslexia and a learning disability. From September 1959 to June 1966 I didn't live with my family. I only saw my family on holidays or in the summer time.Theres so much bull shit and false information on the internet, T.V. shows, books etc about me thats not true.I have a really great memory.Q. #3; Yes the outside world has change so much since I have been in prison.I've been told by a few of my penpals if I ever get out of prison they would help me out. A matter of fact I currently have a penpal in the Baltimore Maryland area helping me with legal stuff. I plan on taking this facility to court and suing them for a few problems.We have tablets in prison, but we can't do things on our tablets like the outside world can. All are tablets we can watch Movies look up crimes, or sports or play games. We have to put money on are tablets to do this. I don't put money on my tablet. I already have plenty of things to keep myself busy. I only use my tablet for the free things. To order commissary or to use the phone. I really don't use my tablet like most inmates.99 percent of inmates who have a tablet put money on there tablet to watch pornography, and play games. In most prison your allow to have a TV in your cell. I have a TV in my cell to watch T.V.I like to watch 3 repeats; 2 repeat shows from the 1970's. The Original Hawaii Five O with Jack Lord and the Waltons and the repeat shows of Young Sheldon. I love the character Missy on Young Sheldon. She is my favorite actress. My favorite actor is Clint Eastwood. I also like watching educational programs, sports, local and World News. I'm not putting money on my tablet. My T.V. has everything I like to see. And I'm really not into pornography. I'm into Reagan Revord and a few other young female actress that remind me of my family before I came to prison. The outside world can do more things with there tablets. If I were to get out of prison yes I probably would put money on my tablet so I could do things.Some things are more expensive on the outside example: Hershey Milk chocolate candy bar with almonds that weighs 1½ ounces oz. Cost 2.89 which a penpal told me. In commissary they have this no name brand Milk Chocolate with Almonds they only cost 1.00 for 2.2 ounces oz. Milk chocolate is Milk chocolate. Yes alot of things have change on the outside world, alot of these things that have change will help me out alot more than there was 30 years. These days there are more programs to help people who serve in the military.It probably take a little time adjusting to the outside world, But I don't have any addiction problems like most inmates have. And atleast 85 percent of inmates are addicted to Coffee. I don't drink Coffee. I have never smoke, and I'm not into getting high on drugs like most inmates are.A old penpal got me into my favorite hobby I started doing in 2019. I like collecting autograph photos of actors, Actress and athletes. I'm not longer allow to receive sports card but I still can receive autograph 8x10's photos. If you want to send me an 8x10 autograph photo here are some names you can keep your eyes open for.1. Kirsten Dunst
2. Isabel May
3. Sally Fields
4. Judy Garland
5. Jamie Lee Curtis
6. Carrie Fisher
7. Loretta Swit
8. Denzel Washington
9. Pee wee Herman
10. Morgan Freeman
11. Burt Reynolds
12. Will Smith
13. Bill Murray
14. Adam SandlerI can send you 30 pieces of art work or anything else you want. If I'm able to send it to you I will. I have a knitted hat with 30 pieces of artwork, but I would like to have some holiday greetings for my cell wall. Have your printer or the printer you use print on all these 8x10's Young Sheldon photos of Reagan Revord for these Holidays.For Halloween = Trick or Treat For Thanksgiving = Happy Thanksgiving For Christmas = Merry Christmas For the New Year = Happy New YearSend the Halloween and Thanksgiving stuff in one 8x10 manilla envelope, and the Christmas and New Year stuff in another 8x10 manilla envelope.For Halloween print on the photos Trick or TreatEpisode 8 minute 9-12 Blue denim dress at kitchen table eating cereal from her head to her legsEpisode 31 minute 14-17 White Multi Color Floral dress sitting on Couch from her head to her legsEpisode 18 minute 2-6 Floral Romper, Blue T Shirt kneeling on her bed from her head to her legsEpisode 19 minute 2-6 Blue denim shorts, Green and Pink Floral shirt with school books from her head to her legsEpisode 33 minute 12-16 Red dress, White Floral shirt, lying on the bed with pencil and paper from her head to her feetEpisode 44 minute 19-22 Blue Romper, Peach T Shirt with her Cabbage patch doll from her head to her legsFor Thanksgiving print on these photos Happy ThanksgivingEpisode 13 minute 16-20 Blue denim dress, with pig tails blue ribbons at kitchen table eating lunchEpisode 21 minute 22-26 Pink dress at restaurant eating lobsterEpisode 43 minute 2-8 Green Teal dress, white Floral shirt at restaurant eating a grill cheese sandwichEpisode 63 minute 3-8 Blue jeans, Green Sweater with yellow flowers at Grandma's house eating Choc Chip cookiesEpisode 129 minute 21-25 Pink shirt eating pancakes at kitchen tableEpisode 43 minute 15-18 Peach Romper, Pale yellow Floral shirt at kitchen table eating cereal from her head to her feetFor Christmas print on these photos = Merry ChristmasEpisode 128 minute 20-24 Tan shirt with plate of SpaghettiEpisode 114 minute 2-5 Blue jeans, Pink shirt lying on bed with phone from her head to her feetEpisode 141 minute 13-16 Red Floral dress sitting on the Couch from her head to her legsEpisode 100 minute 0-6 Paige Jacket, skirt, pink sweater from her head to her legsEpisode 81 minute 26-30 Peach dress, white socks, brown shoes from her head to her feetEpisode 76 minute 7-10 Black dress, Jade green Floral shirt lying on bed reading a magazine from her head to her feetFor the New Year print on these photos = Happy New YearEpisode 79 minute 20-23 White Color Stripes shirt at kitchen table with a paperEpisode 85 minute 20-24 Red Floral dress, Red Ribbon in hair at church from her head to her legsFor New Year = Happy New YearEpisode 85 minute 0-4 Black Floral dress at church from her head to her legsEpisode 55 minute 0-4 Multi Color green dress, Mint green sweater at church from her head to her legsEpisode 72 minute 20-24 Purple dress, Pink T Shirt sitting on the Couch from her head to her legsEpisode 58 minute 4-8 Blue jeans, Pink T Shirt, Grey sweat shirt Red helmet, with baseball bat from her head to her feetEpisode 69 minute 4-8 Peach shorts, Grey First Baptist T Shirt sitting on the floor at Bible Camp from her head to her feetLike I said I like to have some holiday greetings for my cell wall for the up coming holidays from you.Another thing I do most every day in the evening is work out in my cell. Especially in the summer when its really hot. Please send me some more Questions to answer for you.When is your birthday Month-day-Year mine is the31 July 1952Hope you are having a good autumn and God Bless you alwaysHadden
Additional Correspondence
Handwritten Letter (Signed)
Received October 26, 2026
LAP2026025
Transcription
20 October 2026Dear David,How come you didn't tell me what the MT stands for in Mt. Pleasant?How come you didn't answer my Question?The Question was I like to receive some 8X10 holiday greetings of Raegan Revord from Young Sheldon for the holidays for my cell wall. Have your printer or the printer you use print on all the photos for those holidaysFor Halloween print = Trick or TreatFor Thanksgiving print = Happy ThanksgivingFor Christmas print = Merry ChristmasFor New Year print = Happy New YearSend the Halloween + Thanksgiving in one 8X10 envelopeIn another 8X10 envelope the Christmas and New Year stuff.I sent you a list of the stuff I like and in return I'll send you some art workSo are you going to send me some holiday greetings? You have a good autumn and God bless you alwaysHadden
Historical Significance
Hadden Irving Clark is an American convicted murderer whose crimes became the subject of national attention and criminal investigations during the 1980s and 1990s. He was convicted of the 1986 murder of six-year-old Michelle Dorr and the 1992 murder of 23-year-old Laura Houghteling in Maryland. His cases involved extensive investigative work, forensic evidence, and the eventual connection of two murders committed years apart. Clark subsequently made claims of involvement in additional killings, although those allegations have not all been independently substantiated. His criminal history has been examined in true crime reporting and discussions of homicide investigations, forensic identification, and the challenges of evaluating confessions and claims concerning unsolved murders.
Dionne Warwick
LAP2026008
Authentic Signed Photograph
Received October 2, 2026
Historical Significance
Dionne Warwick is an American singer and six-time Grammy Award winner whose distinctive voice and influential recordings helped shape popular music throughout the twentieth century. Rising to international prominence in the 1960s through her celebrated collaborations with composer Burt Bacharach and lyricist Hal David, she recorded enduring classics including “Walk On By,” “I Say a Little Prayer,” and “Do You Know the Way to San Jose.” Her sophisticated vocal interpretations and crossover success helped bridge pop, soul, and rhythm and blues, establishing her as one of the most recognizable voices in American music. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, Warwick has also been a prominent humanitarian advocate, particularly in raising awareness and support for HIV/AIDS research. Her musical achievements and cultural influence have left a lasting legacy across generations of performers and audiences.
Jim Tressel
LAP2026009
Handwritten Card (Signed)
Received October 15, 2026
Transcription
David,Thank you for your kind note!1.) Without question, on that Ring of Honor day, it was all the players, coaches, support staff, band members and fans that dominated my emotions.2.) Leadership is the action that you take to serve others, wherever you are blessed to serve and lead.3.) Advice to younger Jim Tressel - be grateful, "it's bigger than you", serve others, have fun.God bless... Go Bucks,Jim Tressel
Additional Correspondence
Handwritten Annotations on Original Letter
Received October 28, 2026
LAP2026028
Transcription
We studied the book, Expanding Your Horizons, which was about the 1942 Buckeyes that won the National Championship. The day that Chuck Csuri from that team spoke to our team, I could tell our guys were locked in!Go Bucks!Jim Tressel
Historical Significance
Jim Tressel is an American former college football coach, university administrator, and public official whose career spans collegiate athletics, higher education, and government. As head coach of Ohio State University's football program from 2001 to 2010, he led the Buckeyes to the 2002 BCS National Championship, seven Big Ten Conference titles, and eight BCS bowl appearances. Previously, he guided Youngstown State University to four NCAA Division I-AA national championships, establishing himself among the most accomplished coaches in college football history. Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2015, Tressel later served as president of Youngstown State University from 2014 to 2023. In 2025, he became lieutenant governor of Ohio, extending his public career beyond athletics and education into statewide government leadership.
Jared Fogle
LAP2026010
Handwritten Letter (Signed)
Received October 13, 2026
Transcription
October 6, 2026Dear David -Hello! I received your letter recently. Thank you for taking the time to write me. You are well written and I appreciate the various questions. I'll do my best to answer.I did indeed go from losing 245 pounds in a private manner to quickly becoming a public figure almost overnight right at the start of 2000. It becomes more difficult over the years to remember the exact details like I once did but I always prided myself that I shared my story in an honest way. I treated each interview over my 15+ years with Subway like it was the first time I told it. I've done over 1000 interviews between Radio, TV and newspaper, and that doesn't include the guy next to me on the flight or at the hotel front desk asking questions. My feeling was I had an awesome job that I tried not taking for granted. People were inspired by what I had done and that still means so much to me. Even in here, I still get asked about it often, especially by new guys arriving recently.My relationship with exercise has certainly changed in these past 11 years of incarceration. On the outside, I reluctantly exercised but would find excuses to skip a day way too much. Not long after my sentence began I had to come to grips the reality of having to serve a 15 year sentence. I put on weight from the stress of such a public fall in the spotlight. After a few months of prison, I made a commitment to be the healthiest I could. I owed it to my family and friends who stuck by me through the hardest few months of my life but I also owed it to myself. I work out hard everyday now. I find ways to make it happen rather than excuses to not do it.It has been beyond a positive to me David. It allows me to relieve stress, feel better about myself and gives me a very healthy routine. I've also become a sort of role model for others in here of "how to do your time" in a positive way. It is not lost on me that it took me coming to Federal prison to become my healthiest self mentally, physically and emotionally.I am so excited to re-start my life in a couple of years. I was given a long prison sentence to say the least. After all this, I realize I don't need much to be truly happy. Certainly not a big house nor a jet setting life like I once had. Having good health all around and a super supportive family is my blessing. And I have that. I'm also lucky that the government could not take all my assets as I earned my money legally. The economic markets have been doing well so I have something to release to. So many guys in here walk out without a dime to their names.I can't wait for little things like chinese food, brewed coffee (not the instant I've drunk for 11 years now haha) soft carpet, a comfy bed. I hope to find love again. I want to share my life with someone special.Back in 2015, I just wanted to be out of the spotlight. It was a humiliating, depressing time to implode so publicly. I regret so much what I did to wind up in here. I know I let so many people down, not least of which my victims. I can't change the past but I look forward to being a better man. I'm older now I like to think wiser LOL.Anyway, I hope that answered your questions David. I really do appreciate you writing me. Tell me more about you if you don't mind? What do you do for work? Did you grow up in SC? I've been there many times! Love Greenville the most in the upstate.Take care for now,Jared Fogle
Additional Correspondence
Handwritten Letter (Signed)
Received November 2, 2026
LAP2026032
Transcription
Wednesday Oct 28, 2026Dear David—Hello Again! I received your letter response and wanted to write you back without delay. I hope you had a nice Halloween holiday this year. I love this time of year with cooler temps and lots of football to watch!You ask great questions! When I think back to 1999/2000 and my initial few months working with Subway, I will say I just was sort of thrown into the lions den when it came to dealing with the media and people in general. I shared my personal story and figured things out as I went along. I was never "media trained" per say. Perhaps the P.R. Dept would give me suggestions to better communicate from time to time but I crafted what to say and how to say it. Over the years I would be given product specific talking points to weave into interviews. I got good at "bridging" my speaking points. I really was who I was portrayed to be. However, my image was a "guy next door wholesome, everyday" kind of one. Obviously I blew that to smithereens with my criminal conduct, LOL. I tried to be aware of cell phone cameras not catching me at a strip club or doing anything inappropriate. Unfortunately, I allowed my life to spiral out of control and the house of cards came crashing down in 2015. Trying to maintain my weight was a challenge with the 200+ days of travel I undertook with the company each year. I was always teetering on "looking too heavy" and would then try to quickly lose whatever weight I needed to. It was a lot of pressure being under the public eye. I got to do so many once-in-a-lifetime experiences over my tenure with Subway like attend SuperBowls, meet sitting Presidents, and travel the world first class. Those things made it worth while.Unfortunately, having money, time and opportunity I became a sex addict and spiraled down over time.Early on in my sentence I realized I stood out like a sore thumb in here much like in the real world. I had put on quite a bit of weight while on home arrest before I was sentenced and sort of hit Rock bottom not long after accepting I was handed a 15 year prison term. After getting my bearings here within about 2 months of arrival, I made a commitment to myself to become the healthiest version of me. We have a great gym here (thank you Federal taxpayers!) and the thing with a lengthy prison sentence is nothing but time. I created a routine of hard cardio, body weight AB work and some machine exercises. Guys started asking me how I get the willpower to sweat like I do? They wanted to know if I really lost the 245 pounds eating Subway? I was especially moved by guys who were significantly overweight themselves. I have had in depth conversations with many of them and gave encouragement. Many of guys have also asked how I always seem to be positive with a smile on my face, especially in here. It is because I know I have lots of life to still live as a free man and all the work I'm doing in here will benefit me moving forward. I ignore the negativity and plan to do the same on the outside. I've been pulled aside by staff here who have noticed my attitude and how it rubs off on others. That was nice to hear.Hope that answers some of your questions David.Hope to hear from you soon my friend - Take CareJared
Historical Significance
Jared Fogle is an American former advertising spokesperson who gained national prominence as the public face of Subway's marketing campaigns beginning in 2000. His widely publicized weight-loss story became a central element of the restaurant chain's advertising strategy, making him one of the most recognizable commercial spokespeople in the United States. His career ended in 2015 following a federal criminal investigation into sexual offenses involving minors. Fogle pleaded guilty to receiving child sexual abuse material and traveling to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, receiving a federal prison sentence of more than 15 years. His case drew widespread national attention and became a significant example of the reputational, commercial, and legal consequences of serious criminal misconduct involving a prominent corporate spokesperson.
J. Colin Hill
LAP2026011
Typed Letter (Signed)
Received October 16, 2026
Transcription
12 October 2026Dear David,Thank you for your thoughtful and generous letter. It is always a pleasure to hear from others who are interested in physical cosmology. Here are a few quick replies to the questions in your letter:Regarding observational constraints and elegant theoretical ideas: while it can certainly be disappointing to see a clever idea fail to successfully match the data, I often find it exciting, particularly if the observational constraints are sufficiently strong to completely rule out the idea as a plausible mechanism to explain an anomaly (like the Hubble tension). As you say, the evidence then tells us something important about where the answer does not lie, and hence can guide future model-building efforts. As empirical scientists, I think we should always be grateful when the data provide strong constraints on our theories, even if the constraints might rule those theories out.Regarding the cosmic microwave background: it is definitely still fun for me to think about the ancient nature of the light that we see in the CMB. Perhaps someday we'll even detect the cosmic neutrino background, which would give us a snapshot of the universe when it was only a second old. These signals are gifts from the early universe that we are lucky to be able to study.Regarding the Hubble tension: if the tension is indeed ultimately explained by new physics, I suspect that there will be some aspects that appear obvious in hindsight, but some that do not. There are certainly some curious features in current data that one might expect could eventually turn out to be companions of the Hubble tension — for example, inferences of the matter density fraction Ωₘ from CMB data tend to be a bit high compared to those from late-universe galaxy survey data (not yet at a significance as high as the Hubble tension, but perhaps a hint). But given the wide range of theoretical ideas that have been pursued thus far for the Hubble tension — and the lack of an obvious consensus candidate explanation — I do expect that if new physics is ultimately the explanation, it will have to involve something quite surprising. Fortunately we have a torrent of incredible data coming our way in the next few years (Simons Observatory, DESI, Euclid, Roman, Rubin, and beyond), so I am sure we'll know more soon.Thanks again for your interest in my work, and stay tuned! The universe usually seems to have more surprises in store for us.Best regards,J. Colin HillColin Hill
Historical Significance
J. Colin Hill is an American astrophysicist and associate professor of physics at Columbia University whose research advances scientific understanding of the universe's origin, composition, and evolution. Specializing in observational cosmology, Hill studies the cosmic microwave background, the radiation remaining from the Big Bang, to investigate dark matter, dark energy, galaxy clusters, and the formation of large-scale cosmic structures. His work has contributed to major international research initiatives, including the Atacama Cosmology Telescope and Simons Observatory, which use precision measurements to investigate fundamental questions about the universe. A recipient of the 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship and a co-recipient of the 2026 New Horizons in Physics Prize, Hill represents an emerging generation of researchers advancing modern cosmology through observational astronomy, theoretical physics, and increasingly precise measurements of the early universe.
Katalin Karikó
LAP2026012
Handwritten Card (Signed)
Received October 16, 2026
Transcription
10/11/2026Dear DavidThanks very much for your kind letter.To find answers to your questions you might read my book Breaking through, my life in scienceKind regardsKatalin Karikó
Historical Significance
Katalin Karikó is a Hungarian-American biochemist and recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine whose pioneering research transformed the development of messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines and therapeutics. Working alongside immunologist Drew Weissman, she discovered that specific modifications to mRNA could reduce inflammatory responses, overcoming a major obstacle to its use in medicine. Their groundbreaking discoveries established the scientific foundation for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, which played a critical role in the global response to the pandemic. Despite decades of scientific skepticism and funding challenges, Karikó's persistence helped advance mRNA technology into a major platform for modern biotechnology and vaccine development. Her contributions have had a lasting impact on immunology, infectious disease prevention, and the future of medical research.
Melissa Lucio
LAP2026014
Typed Letter (Signed)
Received October 19, 2026
Transcription
October 11, 2026Hi David,I received your letter and want to say Thank-You for reaching out to me. This means a lot to me.So to answer your questions David here are my responses to them.1. What helps you stay focused on the day you're actually living, rather than constantly thinking about what might happen next?I will say that my kids help me stay focused David. My kids are my everything, and when there are days that I am feeling depressed or sad, I think back to the time that we were all together as a family, me cooking in the kitchen making my fresh homemade flour tortillas, and delicious mexican dishes.2. Does HOPE mean something to you today, than it did when you were younger?DEFINITELY.........Hope has empowered me to face my challenges head on, knowing that I am not alone in my struggles. When I was younger, I of course didn't have a relationship with Christ, and I didn't even know where to begin. And because of my PAST, I thought Christ would not want anything to do with me David, but boy was I wrong. Christ wants us to come to him. He wants to heal the ones that are sick!!!!SO YES, I HAVE DEEP HOPE IN CHRIST OUR SAVIOR.3. Finally, is there an ordinary memory, thought, or small thing that helps bring you back to yourself?Yes.....We currently have a garden outside on our recreation yard. We've had it for about 7yrs. or so, and it has become very therapeutic to me David. Just being able to work with the soil, and plant a seed, and watch it grow has been very therapeutic!!!!!!But most of all my children help me get thru my most difficult days. I've missed out on so much since my incarceration, graduations, birth of grandchildren, but most of all, watching them become adults from the babies I left behind. So my memories of them as young children, and the happy times we shared together have helped bring me back to myself....Hope these answers are Ok David.Please feel free to write, and ask more questions if you'd like. I will make time for your letter.Again, Thank You for reaching out to me.....Melissa Lucio
Historical Significance
Melissa Lucio is an American woman sentenced to death in Texas whose capital murder case has attracted national attention over concerns about wrongful convictions, false confessions, and the reliability of forensic evidence. Convicted in 2008 following the death of her two-year-old daughter, Mariah, Lucio has consistently maintained her innocence. Her scheduled execution in April 2022 was stayed amid mounting questions about the investigation, interrogation methods, and evidence presented at trial. Subsequent legal proceedings raised significant concerns about the fairness of her conviction, making her case a prominent subject in discussions of capital punishment, due process, and criminal justice reform in the United States.
Mike Krzyzewski
LAP2026015
Typed Letter (Signed)
Received October 19, 2026
Transcription
October 14, 2026Dear David:Your letter was a good one, and I am so happy that you have a desire to learn about leadership and teambuilding. To me, leadership is the best profession in the world. I continue to learn about it even today.David, when you bring a team together for the first time hopefully you have brought together good people to develop into a team. We always try to recruit talent with character. We had good guys who wanted to become a good team.Leadership is really about people. Over the course of my career, people and society kept changing. The values you teach never change, however how you teach them must be adjusted depending on the group that you have the privilege to lead. I always wanted my teams to be able to look at each other in the eye when they talk and to always tell the truth in the moment. The relationships that we built were then built on trust.I think one of the key lessons I learned over the years was to listen better and more. Communication is not just about talking; it is also about listening. In the last three decades of my career, I became a better listener.David, I want to wish you the best of luck in your leadership journey. I hope that you always follow your heart.My Best Always,Mike Krzyzewski
Duke University
Historical Significance
Mike Krzyzewski, widely known as “Coach K,” is an American basketball coach whose career established him among the most accomplished figures in college basketball history. As head coach of Duke University's men's basketball program from 1980 to 2022, he led the Blue Devils to five NCAA national championships, 13 Final Four appearances, and 15 ACC Tournament titles. With 1,202 career victories, Krzyzewski retired as the winningest head coach in NCAA Division I men's basketball history. He also guided the United States men's national basketball team to three consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2008, 2012, and 2016, helping restore American dominance in international basketball. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Krzyzewski's leadership, coaching achievements, and influence on generations of players have left a lasting legacy in American collegiate and international basketball.
Stephen G. Breyer
LAP2026017
Handwritten Annotations on Original Letter
Received October 20, 2026
Transcription
Yes — Teaching with Cass Sunstein. He knows case law history better than I do — So yesterday I realized [illegible].[Unclear passage concerning a Supreme Court decision.]That the Court did not consider First Amendment limitations on laws limiting speech until 1919 — First World War.[Additional handwritten passage partially illegible.]
Historical Significance
Stephen G. Breyer is an American jurist and legal scholar who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1994 to 2022. Nominated by President Bill Clinton, Breyer previously served as a federal appellate judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and as a professor at Harvard Law School. During nearly three decades on the Supreme Court, he helped shape American constitutional law through decisions involving civil rights, individual liberties, administrative law, and federal regulatory authority. Known for his pragmatic judicial philosophy, Breyer emphasized statutory purpose, practical consequences, and democratic governance in legal interpretation. Following his retirement, he returned to Harvard Law School and continued contributing to legal scholarship and public discourse. His judicial career represents an important chapter in the history of the United States Supreme Court and American jurisprudence.
Santiago Calatrava
LAP2026018
Original Drawing in Inscribed Book (Signed)
Received October 20, 2026
Historical Significance
Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and artist internationally recognized for his innovative approach to contemporary architecture and structural design. Combining advanced engineering with sculptural forms inspired by nature, anatomy, and movement, Calatrava has created some of the world's most recognizable modern buildings, bridges, and transportation centers. His landmark projects include the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain; the Milwaukee Art Museum's Quadracci Pavilion; the Turning Torso skyscraper in Malmö, Sweden; and the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in New York City. His distinctive architectural style integrates structural engineering, artistic expression, and monumental design, establishing him as a major figure in contemporary architecture. Through his buildings, bridges, sculptures, and drawings, Calatrava has made lasting contributions to the relationship between architecture, engineering, and the visual arts.
Fred Haise
LAP2026019
Handwritten Card (Signed)
Received October 22, 2026
Transcription
10/12/26David –Apollo 19 was cancelled while I was training as the backup CDR for Apollo 16. So Apollo 19 was never a real mission with a named crew. I had seventeen years with Northrop Grumman as President of two subsidiary so Apollo is long gone.I do Teams with schools and civil air patrol – had 83 events last year and about same number set in 2026. Take care,Check out: www.fredhaise.spaceFred Haise
Historical Significance
Fred Haise is an American astronaut, naval aviator, and aerospace engineer best known for serving as lunar module pilot aboard NASA's Apollo 13 mission in April 1970. Following an oxygen tank explosion that crippled the spacecraft and forced the cancellation of its lunar landing, Haise and fellow astronauts James Lovell and Jack Swigert worked with NASA Mission Control to overcome life-threatening challenges and return safely to Earth. Selected as a NASA astronaut in 1966, Haise served on multiple Apollo backup crews and was designated to command the canceled Apollo 19 lunar mission. He later commanded atmospheric flight tests of the Space Shuttle prototype Enterprise in 1977, contributing to the development of NASA's reusable spacecraft program. His achievements represent an important chapter in the history of American space exploration, the Apollo program, and the development of human spaceflight.
Larry David
LAP2026020
Handwritten Letter (Signed)
Received October 23, 2026
Transcription
October 15, 2026Dear David,Good letter!As it happens, the longer I did the show, the more I tried to be like T.V. Larry in my life. And because of the show I got away with it!And as far as advice go, that part of my head never shut down. Impossible to turn it off nor would I want to.I never wonder why something made me laugh. It just did.Thanks for writing.Best,Larry David
Historical Significance
Larry David is an American comedian, writer, actor, and television producer whose work helped redefine modern television comedy. He co-created the landmark NBC sitcom Seinfeld with Jerry Seinfeld in 1989, serving as head writer and executive producer during much of its run. Widely regarded as one of television's most influential comedies, Seinfeld became a cultural phenomenon through its unconventional storytelling, observational humor, and exploration of everyday social behavior. David later created and starred in HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000–2024), an acclaimed, largely improvised comedy that further established his distinctive approach to social awkwardness, interpersonal conflict, and the absurdities of ordinary life. A recipient of multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, David has had a lasting influence on television writing, comedy performance, and American popular culture.
Richard Roberts
LAP2026021
Typed Letter (Facsimile Signed)
Received October 23, 2026
Transcription
October 17th 2026Dear Mr. Rose:Thanks for your letter. As with many discoveries, we were carrying out an experiment to try and characterize a eukaryotic promoter and very early on got a result that was unexpected. After repeating the experiment several times, both by my post-doc Richard Gelinas and myself, we realized that our hypothesis about how genes were transcribed into mRNA was not correct. Nature was trying to tell us something. Since we believed our results were correct, we set out to find out what was incorrect about the then-current hypothesis. After 6 months of work I conceived an experiment that would tell us what was going on. It was an electron microscopy experiment, but neither Richard nor myself were electron microscopists. So we asked our colleagues Tom Broker and Louise Chow if they could do it for us. They did and at the first attempt RNA splicing was discovered.As for my work on computational biology, I became interest in computation in 1975 when we were in need of programs to assemble RNA sequences and no such programs were available. I taught myself to program and then helped to write the very first programs to assemble and analyze sequences. This is an interest that has continued throughout my scientific life and which is a big focus of my current work.Yours sincerely,R. J. Roberts
Historical Significance
Sir Richard J. Roberts is a British biochemist and molecular biologist who shared the 1993 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Phillip A. Sharp for the discovery of split genes. His groundbreaking research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in 1977 revealed that genes can contain noncoding regions, known as introns, that are removed through RNA splicing, fundamentally changing scientific understanding of gene structure and expression. This discovery established a foundation for modern molecular genetics and contributed to advances in biotechnology, genetic disease research, and medicine. Roberts also made important contributions to the study of restriction enzymes, DNA sequencing, and bioinformatics. A longtime researcher and Chief Scientific Officer at New England Biolabs, he was knighted in 2008 for his services to science. His work remains central to understanding how genetic information is organized and expressed in living organisms.
Mary-Claire King
LAP2026025
Handwritten Responses on Original Letter
Received October 26, 2026
Transcription
Hello Mr Rose —Interesting questions. The first one is easy. I am far less anxious in the face of uncertainty than when I was starting out. Now I have confidence that uncertainty will be sorted out, either by our group or someone else.Best of luck with your project~MCK
Historical Significance
Mary-Claire King is an American geneticist whose pioneering discoveries transformed cancer genetics, human evolutionary biology, and forensic identification. In 1990, she demonstrated the existence of a hereditary breast cancer susceptibility gene on chromosome 17, laying the foundation for the identification of BRCA1 and advances in genetic testing, cancer prevention, and hereditary risk assessment. Her research also established the close genetic relationship between humans and chimpanzees, contributing to modern understanding of human evolution. Beyond medical genetics, King applied DNA analysis to human rights investigations, helping identify children separated from their families during Argentina's military dictatorship. A professor at the University of Washington and recipient of the National Medal of Science, King has made enduring contributions to medicine, evolutionary science, and the use of genetics in the pursuit of justice.
Steve Spurrier
LAP2026026
Handwritten Card (Signed)
Received October 27, 2026
Transcription
Dear David -You may be the 1st to ask this question which should be asked -I always have believed that the agony of defeat is greater than the joy of victory.I'm constantly remembering about 5-6 SC games when we could have put the game away with a 3-4 minute drive in the 4th quarter. We didn't do it and our defense never made the stop to win the game.I would have and should have been more aggressive throwing the ball and striving for a 1st down that way.Then, I have to tell myself. Hey you did pretty good - Top 10 Nation 3 yrs. 5 straight over Clem, 18 straight home victories etc.This helps a little, but the losses stick with me forever.Go GamecocksSteve Spurrier
Historical Significance
Steve Spurrier is an American former football player and coach whose achievements helped shape modern college football. A quarterback at the University of Florida, he won the 1966 Heisman Trophy before playing professionally in the National Football League. As a head coach, Spurrier became known for his innovative, pass-oriented “Fun 'n' Gun” offense, leading Florida to the 1996 national championship and six Southeastern Conference titles. He also served as head coach at Duke University and the University of South Carolina, where he established numerous program records, including three consecutive 11-win seasons. Recognized for his offensive innovations, competitive success, and lasting influence on collegiate athletics, Spurrier is among the few individuals inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach.
Queen Camilla
LAP2026027
Typed Letter (Signed)
Received October 27, 2026
Transcription
15th October, 2026Dear David,Many thanks for your very kind letter and for your generous words of support and encouragement, which were greatly appreciated.I am delighted that you are enjoying my Reading Room so much. Do keep checking the site, as we have lots more recommendations to come... And do please tell any book-loving family and friends about it!With best wishesCamilla
Historical Significance
Queen Camilla is Queen Consort of the United Kingdom and wife of King Charles III, having assumed her royal title following his accession to the throne in September 2022. Born Camilla Rosemary Shand in 1947, she married Charles in 2005 and was crowned alongside him at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023. As a senior member of the British royal family, she plays a prominent role in the modern monarchy through official engagements, charitable patronage, and public service. Her advocacy focuses on literacy, education, osteoporosis awareness, animal welfare, and support for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Through initiatives including The Queen's Reading Room and her longstanding involvement with charitable organizations, Queen Camilla has established a significant public role in promoting reading, health awareness, and social welfare throughout the United Kingdom and beyond.
P. James E. Peebles
LAP2026031
Original Digital Correspondence
Received November 2, 2026
Transcription
Are you the David who wrote to me? If so, here are a few thoughts about your questions that capture my thinking.We have two well-tested and established branches of physics: on small scales atoms, protons and neutrons, quarks and gluons; on large scales galaxies that are moving apart in the general expansion of the universe. The observational support for the theory on large scales is significant now, but still complicated by the immense room for finer details that are difficult to detect. As you say, my impression is that we have open questions about cosmology that I think are not attracting the attention they might prove to deserve. Examples are too complicated for this short email.I was Dicke’s graduate student and he later became my “professor of continuing education,” mostly by example. But I remember his suggestion that I look into the theory of the expanding universe. I was dismayed by the slight evidence of this expansion, but I could see a few things to look into, that led to more, and set my career.Cheers, Jim
Historical Significance
P. James E. Peebles is a Canadian-American theoretical physicist and recipient of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking contributions to physical cosmology. A longtime Princeton University professor, Peebles played a central role in establishing the modern scientific understanding of the universe's origin, evolution, and large-scale structure. His pioneering research into the cosmic microwave background, dark matter, galaxy formation, and the expansion of the universe helped transform cosmology from a largely theoretical field into a rigorous observational science. His discoveries and theoretical frameworks remain fundamental to contemporary astrophysics and the study of the universe, securing his place among the most historically significant figures in modern cosmology.
Donald E. Knuth
LAP2026033
Handwritten Annotations on Original Letter
Received November 2, 2026
Transcription
These are all very intelligent questions, and I'm honored by your interest.My parents complained that, as a child, I would open one Christmas present and play with it for maybe an hour before opening another one. Later, in school, I spent more time reading the first chapters of my textbooks than the later chapters.I've tried to answer your other questions in public lectures and oral histories.About completion: Somewhere I wrote about Frogner Park (Vigelandsparken) in Oslo.Best wishes!don knuth
Historical Significance
Donald E. Knuth is an American computer scientist and mathematician whose pioneering work helped establish the foundations of modern computer science. A longtime Stanford University professor and recipient of the 1974 ACM A. M. Turing Award, Knuth is best known for The Art of Computer Programming, his influential multivolume examination of algorithms and computational methods. His contributions to algorithm analysis, programming language theory, and mathematical computing helped shape the development of computer science as a rigorous academic discipline. Knuth also created the TeX typesetting system and METAFONT, transforming the preparation of mathematical and scientific publications. His research, publications, and software innovations remain fundamental to computer science, mathematical publishing, and scholarly communication.
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