Overview
In this introspective exploration of former boxer Joey Torrey's life, his past, his murder conviction, and his more than 30-year incarceration in a California state prison are each fine-tooth combed. Nearly five years after his original memoir, this new edition is re-written as a biography and delves deeper into circumstances surrounding Torrey's alleged murder of his boxing coach, the lengthy prison sentence handed down, his undercover collaboration with the FBI on Operation Matchbook in support of John McCain's proposed Professional Boxing Amendments Act, and the inner workings of the prison system in general. From his days as a Compton gang leader and an Olympic boxing hopeful to being tried as an adult rather than a 17-year-old minor, this compelling narrative reflects on his life as a parable as well as examining the strategies used in his conviction, such as establishing the motive as robbery despite a lack of evidence linking the opening of safe to the murderer. And after more than three decades as a model prisoner--and saving the life of a prison guard--Torrey has prolifically written hundreds of letters to Joe Biel, who finds himself in the unlikely situation to share this story.
Full Product Details
Author: Joe Biel ,
Joey Torrey
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Imprint: Microcosm Publishing
ISBN: 9781621061229
ISBN 10: 1621061221
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 27 May 2014
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Electronic book text
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Has the makings of a best selling book. -- Xerography Debt A fascinating story of Joey Torrey, a former boxer heading to the Olympics who cut a deal with the FBI in order to supposedly shorten his 25 to life in prison sentence. The story of murder, redemption, deceit, and many years behind bars, sees the light of day. I was hooked. -- Profane Existence on the previous edition Complemented with primary source material and press clippings to compare and contrast with Torrey's version, this is a great read and a good package. -- Roctober on previous edition Torrey, a convicted murderer who was temporarily released from prison in 2002, agreed to [clean up fixed fights.] At the age of 42, he resumed his boxing career. . . . By cooperating, he hoped to avoid being returned to jail. -- London Telegraph I think the man has proven himself to be a shining example of the future . . . and has used his dead time in some of the most constructive ways. --Edward James Olmos, actor I think it's time that Joey is given his freedom. --Carlos Palamino He has most definitely been there for a period of time where justice has been done. --Darryl Strawberry, former Major League Baseball outfielder
