Women Behind Bars Penpals & Addresses

Status: Pardoned As seen on Women Behind Bars, Stacey was convicted of the murder of her Father after years of abuse and sexual abuse. It was during the dark ages when not much was understood about sexual abuse and the consequences of long term exposure. She was granted a pardon by Gov. Eric Greitens during his last days in office. It was an unconditional pardon. Stacey had the support of the police officers who initially looked into the murder. No doubt her head was in a whirlwind when she was released. To read more about her, you can read this interview with Stacey Lannert. Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status: Incarcerated As seen on Women Behind Bars, Rebecca Bivens was found guilty but mentally ill for the death of her daughter while untreated bipolar disorder ruled her life. You can write to her at: Rebecca Bivens K93737     Logan Correctional Center 1096 1350th St Lincoln, IL 62656 Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status: Incarcerated  On January 16, 1992, defendant and co-defendant Reynaldo Travieso (Travieso) drove to the apartment of Juan and Olga Hernandez to collect money owed Travieso in connection with a drug transaction involving Travieso and Juan Hernandez. Once inside the Hernandez residence, Travieso beat Juan and Olga Hernandez, and the Hernandez' ten-month-old daughter, Evelyn, with a pistol. Travieso then slit the throats of Juan and Olga. All three victims died as a result of Travieso's brutality. Defendant was complicit in Travieso's actions, having foreknowledge of Travieso's intent, aiding him logistically in the slayings, and robbing the victims of money and jewelry, later "pawning" the jewelry and using some of the money to purchase narcotics. After her arrest, defendant confessed to her involvement in the triple homicide. All of this was revealed on her episode of Women Behind Bars. You can write to her at: Patricia Johnson, B47571   

Status: Incarcerated Diane is serving life in prison in Pennsylvania and participates in a singing program.  Her story was seen on Women Behind Bars. She has remained active, writing, singing and no doubt helping younger inmates. No doubt writing with her would be most worthwhile. You can write to her at: Diane Metzger #OO5634 SCI Muncy P.O. Box 180 Muncy, PA 17756  Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status: Incarcerated Virginia Twenter told her crime story on Women Behind Bars and recently it has been on the show Reasonable Doubt thanks to her cousin. She remains incarcerated at this time. As seen on the shows, she was convicted of killing her father and stepmother for financial gain.  Her appeal includes:  The body of J.D. Wells was found by his daughter, Anna Laas, in the living room of the Wells' home at about 7:15 a.m. on May 5, 1988. About noon the same day the body of Marilyn Wells was found in a field approximately eight miles from the Wells' home. Her body was approximately fifty-six feet from a gravel road. Both deaths were caused by gunshot wounds. J.D. Wells had been shot in the back and in the chest. Marilyn had been shot once in the chest. She appeared to have been shot at the site where her body was discovered. On the evening of May 4, 1988, between 9:30 and 11:30 p.m., a neighbor of the Wells was watching television when she heard two gun

Status: Released Based on the date of the murder (late 90s), and her sentence of twelve years, she has likely been released from prison.  Hopefully she is doing well and living a very different life at this time. You can view her episode below. Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status: Incarcerated Delpha Spunaugle pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree murder in exchange for a sentence of life without parole. It was not noble or for sorrow, but to avoid receiving the death penalty herself. She pleaded guilty to solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder as well and received consecutive sentences. As seen on Women Behind Bars, she wanted to collect $150,000 in life insurance proceeds. You can write to her at: Delpha Spaunaugle, 233059 Mabel Bassett Correctional Center 29501 Kickapoo Rd. McLoud, OK 74851-8339 Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status: Deceased Susan unfortunately passed away on March 30, 2008.  She was convicted of the murder of her husband, Anthony D'Aquila and received 60 years imprisonment at sentencing. He was handicapped and dependant on her for care. It was a particularly heinous murder. Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status: Incarcerated   As seen on Women Behind Bars, Peggy Hilt beat her two year old daughter who was adopted from Siberia to death. Prior to receiving her sentence, Peggy said, "I’m sorry’ doesn’t even come close. ... That’s the way I feel". In her defense, she plead guilty to second-degree murder and received a 25 year sentence which exceeds the guidelines of 12 to 21 years.  Unfortunately, this murder, along with others caused Russia to stop freely allowing foreign adoptions, which is tragic, all things considered. You can write to her at: Peggy Hilt 1190497 Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women 144 Prison Lane Troy, VA 22974   Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status:  Unknown As seen on the show, Maryann was tried, convicted and sentenced to a thirty year sentence in the 80s. She won a new trial, but that blew up in her face as she is now currently serving 125 years in prison. AT the time of this writing, it is unclear if she is incarcerated, in what state she is. We will post more as we solve this mystery. Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status: Incarcerated As seen on Women Behind Bars and Snapped, Deborah was convicted of the murder of her parents and sentenced to life in prison. Deborah has filed an appeal that was denied based on ineffective counsel and lack of evidence. You can review it here. You can write Deborah at:  Deborah Pierenger 01147172 Carole Young Medical Facility TDCJ 5509 Attwater Ave Dickinson, TX 77539       Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status: Incarcerated  As seen on Women Behind Bars, Charaty was convicted of the gruesome murder of another woman. She was challenging to find as this is not her legal name, nor is the one under which she is incarcerated. It's quite complicated. This may or may not be her. It is impossible to discern. Her current address is: Latasha Williams  1030154 Chillicothe Correctional Center 3151 Litton Road, Chillicothe, MO 64601   Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status: Incarcerated As seen on the show, "Women Behind Bars", Celeste was convicted of  first-degree murder charges in the death of her grandmother, who was brutally slain with a blunt object. She remain in state custody. You can write to her at: Celeste Fox, J15909 Lowell Annex 11120 NW Gainesville Rd. Ocala, Florida 34482-1479 Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!

Status: Given a conditional Pardon She has become a minister and founded a support group called Saving Our Women.  Her conditional pardon becomes void if she is arrested for a crime for five years following her release. You can read more about Dr. Rose Parker at her website, Saving Our Women . To contact Dr. Rose Parker, you can use their contact form . She suffered from battered woman syndrome when her ex-boyfriend came to attack her and she killed him. Even the judge that imposed her sentence said that she should have only been found guilty of manslaughter or found not guilty.  "Women Behind Bars" was a great catalyst to thrust her situation into the spotlight. She fought for her freedom for ten years behind bars. Find Other Inmates American Monster |   For My Man || Murder Comes to Town Don't Overpay - Car Rentals from $6/Day!