Released To Die: Episode 1
About this episode
The episode explores Frank Ross's journey towards compassionate release from prison at the age of 93, highlighting issues faced by elderly inmates.
Frank Ross was sentenced to die in prison – but after decades behind bars, he faces a new shot at freedom. At 93-years-old, Frank Ross is struggling with serious health issues. He’s able to secure a medical transfer to live out his final days at a healthcare facility through a law commonly known as “compassionate release.” Frank’s story is representative of a growing problem in prisons across the U.S., where the number of incarcerated people considered elderly has reached a historic peak. Compassionate release is one of the few options that could help combat the growing number of sick and elderly people. This is part one of “Released To Die” a three part mini series that explores what it means to get a chance to die free. Want to support our independent journalism? Join Futuro+ for exclusive episodes, sneak peaks and behind-the-scenes chisme on Suave and all our podcasts futuromediagroup.org/joinplus . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Topics covered
- compassionate release
- elderly incarceration
- prison reform
- healthcare in prisons
- true crime
- society
Keywords
- compassionate release
- Frank Ross
- elderly prisoners
- prison healthcare
- U.S. prisons
- true crime
- society
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Futuro Media, Acast
Books & works: Released To Die
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