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Story: From Prison To Programming

Sep 2, 2022
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Early Life and Troubled Youth

  • Rick Wolter reflects on his difficult childhood and the poor choices he made as a teenager.
  • He recounts growing up in trailers and later a house that became a hub for drug and alcohol use, leading to altercations and fights.
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The Incident and Arrest

  • At 18, Rick stabbed a 28-year-old man during a fight where his friend was being jumped.
  • After hiding, Rick turned himself in and was charged with second-degree murder.
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Prison Life and Culture Shock

  • Rick describes his initial culture shock upon entering a notoriously tough Florida prison.
  • He recounts working in the cabbage fields under the Florida sun, which he found grueling.
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