...KENNETH...

Kenneth was born in Austin, Texas on October 22, 1976. He moved to live with his grandparents in San Antonio, Texas when he was four. Kenneth attended high school at John Marshall where he graduated in 1995. During his high school years, Kenneth pursued an interest in the music industry. He worked with such record companies such as: Eternal Life Productions, Mystic Records, and Dad's House Recording Studios. With the views of wanting to help young people like himself, he immediately attended St. Phillips College in the fall of 1995 and majored in Sociology to become a social worker. With hard work and initiative, Kenneth started his own business, Tribulation Records, in May of 1996 at the age of 19.

On August 15, 1996, Kenneth was arrested with three others for an alleged participation in a robbery/slaying of a young man. On May 5, 1997, Kenneth was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to die by lethal injection.

EVIDENCE SHOWS that Kenneth's guilt mainly came down to just being at the scene of the crime, for he was not the shooter. The actual shooter plead a case of self-defence. Even the most extensive safeguards against miscarriages of justice produce an infallible legal system. False testimony, mistaken identification, community prejudices and pressures may effect both verdict and sentencing and as in this case, MISINTERPRETATION OF EVIDENCE. An attorney's error of judgment, a prosecutor's misconduct, delayed access to or withholding of evidence may also result in the execution of an INNOCENT PERSON!

Being such a young person on Death Row, most would think Kenneth would just give up and possibly put himself in an even worse situation. However, since his confinement, he has made a continuous effort to better his education through the studying of the basics of theology, philosophy, yoga, and sociology. Along with reaching out to his family, Kenneth has found resources through over seas pen friends to educate others and make them aware of the executions being performed at a near record pace. Kenneth is not asking for a hand out. He only wants his story to be heard and to be given a fair chance and a reasonable punishment set for his situation. In conclusion, would death be appropriate in Kenneth's case? Kenneth wants to live so he can see his daughter grow and try to show young kids in the world that there are positive avenues to pursue. Please help him stay alive and pursue his dreams to give back to society...even if it's from a prison cell.

A few personal words from Kenneth:

Ladies and Gentlemen, by a designed scheming effort the United States and especially the State of Texas, has mastered the art of murdering its citizens. The resource centers have been shut down, appeal processes shortened and access to courts have been severely curtailed. The judicial and political regimes have lost all semblance of justice and sound reasoning. An assembly line of death has been created in the cheering presence of the public. If at all possible, their goal is to murder each and every one of us!

Some appear willing to lay down and be murdered without a fight. I hear many talk about their appeals and the "good error" that is going to save them. Now if the government will allow innocent man to be executed, what makes you think they will not kill a guilty person with a good error? Most of you out there and in here don't know how to battle the forces against us. Only through projects and continued initiatives can we continue to focus on meeting 3 goals:

1) Educate the public concerning the death penalty and alternatives thereto.

2) Support victims' families by promoting healing and reconciliation.

3) Support prisoners' families thereby breaking the cycle of violence.

According to facts from many newspapers and university studies, "some of the state appointed attorneys have never handled such criminal matters. About 80% are in over their heads... and working on a capital case to them is a shear guess." Currently defense attorneys in Texas are taking a stand against these unfair schemes, for even they realize how brutal they are. Because I am a conscious person, this had made me become diligent in my fight for my life, for I know I can't have any limits. I've formed this small flyer, but it's so much more that I'd like to say and even provide to those willing to listen and possibly help in my cause. Although, brief, the substance of what this flyer says is so true. To add to their plot to oppress those in situations like this, we've been moved to a Unit of complete isolation and separated us from each other completely. Their plan is to break our wills and spirits to keep us from fighting for our freedom and lives, but I will not fall victim to this. I will feed off the solitude to dig deeper in my soul to find the essence of life and appreciate it even more. Although we have no TV's here, I will educate myself with books and literature and take joy in the things I share with you all. INNER PEACE is a key!!!! I've taken some lost so far on my appeal process, so the awareness of the biasness is too clear. The steps I'm going to have to take must be strong and tremendous. I currently have several anti-death penalty groups working on my case, for they see the uniqueness in it and see what direction we need to take. So through the love and support of my parents, Lawrence and Eleasie Foster, efforts have been made to enact the making of Kenneth Foster's Precious Life Defense Fund. We are in the process of trying to raise urgent funds to gain political help from lawyers that are very diligent and serious about representing this case to the fullest degree and have made tremendous efforts to keep men from being executed. Financial help is not the complete solution, but prayer and fellow voices speaking out are the main thing.

Life, any life, has a value beyond anything else. There are just and reasonable alternatives to the death penalty. I, too, have made my choices and they are my own. I choose to believe in redemption and the power of forgiveness. I cannot change the world, I can only change myself and in that choice, I can be an example to others. So, to you all, I come to you and ask for your help, prayers, and any participation in my case and struggle.

Thank you for taking out the time to read this. God bless you all and I pray awareness will come to you all.

Mr. Kenneth E. Foster Jr.
# 999232 - Polunksy Unit
3872 FM 350 South
Livingston, TX 77351
USA

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