Curtis Roberts, now a Springfield resident, served 29 years in prison for three robberies totaling $116 due to the “three strikes” law. His story was shared on an Ear Hustle podcast in 2017, which gained 750,000 listeners almost overnight. Ted Koppel, Bryant Gumbel, the PBS News Hour and many others interviewed him while he was locked away in San Quentin State Prison. “I think the perception is that we’re these monsters in here. I am not a monster,” Roberts said on the podcast. “I’m a stupid idiot that did drugs and stole money. I’m still human, though.” Roberts was finally released, but God had set him free on the inside long before that. Roberts will share the story of his journey of faith, redemption and grace.
Sentenced to Life
Meet the author and book signing
Wednesday, April 12
7 p.m.
Parkway Christian Church
2700 Lindbergh Blvd.
217-787-3445
This article appears in The future of farming.
