From the Author
Texas deathrow inmate Joseph Garcia wrote this book with the assistance of Selma Kerren, who resides between Orange County, California and Gold Coast, Australia. Kerren was contacted by Garcia in 2001 and took on the project pro bono, considering the story to be generous and worthy of redemption.
About the Author
Selma Kerren is an Orange County, California, writer who also resides in Gold Coast, Australia. Kerren was contacted by Garcia in 2001 to help him write his life story and took on the project pro bono, considering the story to be generous and worthy of redemption
On December 13, 2000, seven prisoners escaped from the Connally Maximum Security Prison near San Antonio, Texas. Among them were charismatic leader, George Rivas, right-hand man Larry Harper, Keith Newbury, Patrick Murphy, Joseph Garcia, and young Randy Halprin; tagged by the media as 'The Texas Seven'. They jumped into a van waiting nearby, and their cross-country plight began. The search for the Texas Seven spanned over six weeks, and was said to be the largest manhunt in U.S. history, involving the FBI, ATF, and U.S. Marshall, capturing nationwide, media attention. Along the way, The Texas Seven shot and killed Irving Police Officer, Aubrey Hawkins.
On December 13, 2000, seven prisoners escaped from the Connally Maximum Security Prison near San Antonio, Texas. Among them were charismatic leader, George Rivas, right-hand man Larry Harper, Keith Newbury, Patrick Murphy, Joseph Garcia, and young Randy Halprin; tagged by the media as 'The Texas Seven'. They jumped into a van waiting nearby, and their cross-country plight began. The search for the Texas Seven spanned over six weeks, and was said to be the largest manhunt in U.S. history, involving the FBI, ATF, and U.S. Marshall, capturing nationwide, media attention. Along the way, The Texas Seven shot and killed Irving Police Officer, Aubrey Hawkins.
These are the raw confessions of Texas Seven's Joseph Garcia, of sins he committed, and sins that were committed against him, since the time he was born. Some things should never have happened in the first place, and this conversation should not be taking place. Join co-writer, Selma Kerren, as she accompanies Mr. Garcia on his epic journey of heartbreak and truth. Garcia writes with surprising grace, humility and candor. The finished product is a street-smart, heart-breaking rhapsody.
