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| Name: | jeff lloyd |
| E-mail address: | jeff1947@tiscali.co.uk |
| Comments: | no matter how foolish he was, being foolish shouldnt get you 20 years in jail. why didnt the judge direct the jury as to the evidence and disregard an obvious false confession from a disturbed young man. and to let him rot in jail for all that time is disgraceful i hope he gets compensation
i wish him the best of luck jeff |
| Name: | Julie |
| Comments: | I just watched a documentary about your story James. It is good to see support from around the world for you. I was appalled at the miscarriage of justice. As I watched your interviews, I saw a man speaking from the heart. I also understand how culture can play such an important role in behavior. I hope some day, we all accept one another for the unique people we are. I also want to comment on the posts where people assume it is Texas or Texans at fault. I am born and raised in Texas, and I feel I have a good understanding of things here. As opposed to generalizing such negative comments to all Texans, I contend it was people in power who do not like to admit mistakes that were at fault. We see this in many cases across the world.
Good luck on the pardon James; it is long overdue. |
| Name: | John |
| Comments: | Can someone explain to me why one commentator opposed to finding Reyos innocent feels that the "Jury's opinion has got to count for something".
On that basis we have to ignore the fact that the earth goes around the sun because it might be an inconvenient truth. A jury can do no better than the evidence presented to them. They were not there, and neither was the prosecution or defence, and frequently have to work with nothing more than conjecture and plausibility. If like the Vatican with Galileo , they get it wrong, what purpose does it serve to not to correct an error? If that same jury were to tell you that they had made a mistake which they have realised now, would we still insist that the verdict "has to stand for something". |
| Name: | Jason Scrivner |
| E-mail address: | Scrivner_Jason24@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://survivalofothers.moonfruit.com |
| Comments: | I hope you make it James...I am prayin for you. |
| Name: | Ben saraber |
| E-mail address: | milosanken@tele2.nl |
| Comments: | hello james
my name is BEN living in the netherlands feel in a way connected to u \ i saw the docu on dutch tv tonight< im very confused abt ur conviction,is maddnes that the convigted u < the never may have doing that, yust whant u to now u have support from he netherlands ALL THE BEST FOR U< wish u a good and healty long life all goods and greetings from holland if there ia anything we can do in any way yust let me now . Ben saraber |
| Name: | Louise |
| E-mail address: | whiterose50@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | I have seen James story on Ci programme tonight on sky and feel this case is a miscarriage of justice how he has managed to keep going is beyond me, my thoughts and prayers are with you James and your family. |
| Name: | Judy Jones |
| E-mail address: | judyjones58@hotmail |
| Comments: | I watch these programmes all the time and without doubt James Reyos should not have been convicted. We all do and say things when we have had enough alcohol, and regret the next day. Seems to me that it was an easy case to close for the police. Unfortunately the real killer is probab ly still out on the streets and maybe killed more. Once again its the state of texas that refused to admit they can get it wrong, it would be a far better state to live in if you could truly get justice and not be judged on how many you convict regardless of if they were innocent or not. |
| Name: | Lynda Work |
| E-mail address: | santefephoto@msn.com |
| Comments: | Our college newspaper is about to do an article about this case.
Are there any upcoming hearings or parole board meetings coming up in the next two weeks in Odessa concerning this? |
| Name: | Gaye Neille |
| E-mail address: | neille@iafrica.com |
| Comments: | Hello James, I just learned your shocking story from a feature on the Crime & Investigation Channel here in Johannesburg, South Africa and felt utterly convinced of your innocence and the astonishing miscarriage of justice in your case. Even to the layman, your innocence is indisputable. Yet the powers that be in the Texas judicial system are blind, stupid and indifferent so you have had to waste the best years of your valuable life in prison. I add my voice to the thousands worldwide who support you and want to see you released without any further delay. Gaye Neille, South Africa |
| Name: | The Unicorn |
| E-mail address: | unicornpvt@univox.co.za |
| Comments: | This man is clearly innocent. His alibi is watertight. But lest we forget...this is Texas and in Texas it's conviction that counts ... guilt or innocence are simply a thorn in the side of the police, prosecutors, and for that matter the govenor. They have track record of making the facts fit the suspect as opposed to following the evidence and if they win a conviction there is no way in hell that they will backtrack on a wrongful conviction...even if it is glaringly obvious...the Darlie Routier case is just another expample of this. |
| Name: | Daz t |
| E-mail address: | Dazt71@gmail.cim |
| Comments: | It was a LYNCHING the second he confessed.
Rather than have this UNSOLVED they chose to use this against evidence catagoricly proving it could not be him. |
| Name: | Lainey |
| E-mail address: | elaineg_2@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Wow.....................................
I just watched this on the crime channel here in England How can they convict him, it is obvious that he spent time with a stranger and rented a cheap motel. The evidence shows with all the receipts that he was no where near !! Pardon this man and find the real killer |
| Name: | Wayne |
| E-mail address: | wayne67lisa@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Innocent so very clearly INNOCENT! Freedom by way of a full pardon is the only way ....good luck . |
| Name: | Sam |
| E-mail address: | samanthastone@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Just watched James's trial, cannot believe he was convicted. |
| Name: | Alycia |
| E-mail address: | triumfant@aol.com |
| Comments: | It is obvious that JHR is innocent. I just watched the "Notorious" documentary about this case. JHR, Father Ryan, and an unidentified man were in the priest's truck on the day he was murdered in a seedy, pay by the hour, motel. It is obvious that the stranger killed him, because JHR and the priest lived in the same ...neighborhood, spent a lot of alone time together at the priest's house, and wouldn't need to rent a motel room to have sex. JHR was drunk and high when he confessed, which should have automatically made the confession null and void. |
| Name: | Russ Ferguson |
| E-mail address: | fergusrl2007@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | What is wrong with our legal system when a man is wrongfully convicted of a crime he could not have committed? I am a P.I. and am interested. What can I do? |
| Name: | Jutta-<judy,CH, |
| E-mail address: | javjut@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Dear James (Mr J.H. Reyos)
I saw the documentation of the injustice of your case. I am speech less and heart broken, how America / Texas treated you and still does. I must say I believe that the American Law is not speaking real justice, it is more important WHO your are (race, religion, sexual orientation) than the truth. I will pray for you and hope that you finally receive JUSTICE and reparation from the state of Texas. I keep you in my thoughts. I really hope you will be soon FREE !!!!!! love jutta Switzerland |
| Name: | Doug Green |
| E-mail address: | bugbugcatcat@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Predatory behavior is difficult to forgive when applied opportunistically to needy or confused young men. Ultimately, they probably led to his own sad, violent death. Can this tragedy be viewed as a lesson to the Church, to parents and to society in general, that passion denied can have terrible consequences? Priesthood never provides a secure closet within which to hide from our true nature. Father Ryan was a complex human being with great capacity for kindness. Sadly, he will not be remembered for that. |
| Name: | Doug Green |
| E-mail address: | bugbugcatcat@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I've followed Mr. Reyos' struggle for several years. To anyone who took psych 101, it should be obvious that violence toward animals or other human beings is not within his capabilities. Like many others whose dignity and identity have been repressed, his anger is directed inward, toward himself. Played out, self-destructive behaviors result. He didn't find the right mentor when he needed it. When will we ever learn? |
| Name: | Kat Hill |
| E-mail address: | twinogemini@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Watch a show today about you, It's a shame that our justice department has failed you.Shows you what our police departments ignore and refuse to correct when true evidence is found. My heart is feeling sorrow and is with you on this day. I cannot get it off my mind. Hope you find justice soon. |
| Name: | Gayle |
| E-mail address: | softballgodis57@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey. I watched a documentary about this on tv some years back, and it's on Notorious on A&E now. I was mortified when I first learned of this and even MORE mortified today, Novenber 2, 2010! The state of Texas is NOTORIOUS for this type of miscarriage of justice! I am praying that Mr. Reynos will get the break that he deserves! Lord help please! |
| Name: | jackie |
| E-mail address: | lily_white1@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | watched a program about u the other nyt my prayers r with u and hope u get justice very soon dont give up |
| Name: | Yolanda Silva |
| E-mail address: | mykleinemuis@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I read everything about Mr. Reyos. Really now, how the hell can they find him guilty when he was so far away, had receipts to proof his innocence. As a Paralegal, I see all the lies that were slipped into his hearing. Mr. Reyos is innocent, the hitchhicker is guily. What can I do to help. I am very good at doing investigations, finding what you may need. Please contact me. Mr. Reyos has suffered enough for a crime he did not commit. Rebel, Right a Wrong. |
| Name: | gerald |
| E-mail address: | gturner5941@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have seen you on program the other day;and just had to say is that i wish that you get your justice that you are seeking and much more in your future. |
| Name: | Margaret Marshall |
| E-mail address: | Margym12819@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Dear precious child of God. Take courage in the realization that many great men from the Bible went through pain and suffering and yet they left us a legacy of hope and inspiration. Turn this exile into a blessing. As Jesus said, "The kingdom of heaven is within." Turn inward in your thinking and that is where you will find God. He will guide you, protect, and love you. The Bible is full of stories of God's protection of those who turned to him. If I may be of further help spiritually, please let me know. |
| Name: | Wayne Leng |
| E-mail address: | wayne.leng@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.missingpeople.net |
| Comments: | James I just watched your episode on A & E and want you to know that you are in my thoughts. I hope that your life story will find you the freedom that you so much need. The truth is there, you just need it to be accepted and I can't understand why it's so easy for the authorities to turn around and ignore it. |
| Name: | Bianca |
| E-mail address: | biancarivera79@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | When I first heard about the case while watching American Justice, I thought he was without a doubt guilty. Who would confess to a murder without being provoked that they didn't do?! Luckily for me, I am much smarter than most Texans and after hearing CONCRETE evidence in James' favor, my eyes and mind were open to the fact that he is innocent. I don't understand how he was wrongfully convicted. I believe the Texas justice system wanted to punish him solely for the fact that he is a homosexual Native American man. They are a bunch of racist, homophobic pricks. It boggles my mind that there was not only a witness who saw two people in the car with the priest, not only was the priest vulnerable to random men, but James was 200 miles away at the time of the murder!It angers me to the point that I felt compelled to search for an address to personally write James a letter to show my support. Please give him my words and strength. This needs to be on the front page of every newspaper in the country. I feel so passionately about this case and cannot fathom how screwed our legal system is. |
| Name: | Ron |
| Comments: | Just viewed the A&E episode about your story. It is so obvious (unfortunately) that bigotry played and plays a part in the justice system's decision. You have the heart of a lot of folks on your side. Remember that. As a gay man myself I feel particularly for you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, James. |
| Name: | Laura |
| E-mail address: | godtland.laura@mayo.edu |
| Comments: | Just saw your story on A&E. Is there a petition I could sign or some other way to help to get you exonerated? |
| Name: | mary |
| Comments: | Compelled by your story on A&E. Good luck to you and pray justice will be soon. |
| Name: | Crawford Family |
| Comments: | We just watched your story on A&E. Words can't express our sympathy. We will pray for you James Henry Reyos--for your freedom and for strength to walk your unfortunate walk. |
| Name: | ROBERT CARRACHER |
| E-mail address: | rcarracher@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hello there,i have just watched a programme about the case on the crime channel on sky.Its incredible that the justice system in the usa is so political, that nobody wants to do anything to help this guy incase they offend there political paymasters..I would like James to know that we are thinking of him here in Glasgow Scotland.All the best |
| Name: | jimmy white |
| E-mail address: | jimmylee@dodo.com.au |
| Comments: | TO James Reyos, I have just watched your case on Australian fox crime channel . I feel very sad at what you have been through. Common sense should have showen that it would be impossible for you to have commited this crime. Iam happy that at least your family and especially your father have stood by you. The world can be very unfair at times and the American justice system needs a dam good shake up. I cannot believe that the Texas govenor or any other politican cannot solve this matter? this has dstroyed your life and I hope you realise that there are a lot of people who feel the same way including Australians. I wish you all the best and hope that one day you will get the justice you deserve. Hang in there buddy
kind regards Jimmy |
| Name: | Denis ( London England) |
| E-mail address: | denisgb12@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://torahtreasuretrove.com |
| Comments: | Just been made aware of your situation, Harry, and am praying that Justice will prevail very soon.
Keep strong. |
| Name: | Bill |
| E-mail address: | bhic@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Hello,
I have just learned of this case. Stay strong, Harry. The truth will be known. Your day of freedom will come. It has to...... |
| Name: | Thomas Tang |
| E-mail address: | thomas@tang.ca |
| Comments: | Dear Mr. Reyos:
I have just seen your case on A&E, and I personally hope you will stay strong, because the truth will give you the freedom that you deserve. God Blesses You. |
| Name: | Lynda Beck |
| E-mail address: | beck-l@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | I also just saw info. on American Justice. I live 20
miles from Denver City and 60 miles North of Odessa. So.. I watched news reports and read all I could on this INJUSTICE since 1981. My thoughts have never strayed too far from this case after all these yrs. May you continue to have good caring family and Attys. helping you to right this wrong. Always know and remember this: GOD LOVES YOU THE SAME AS HE DOES ANYONE ELSE IN THIS WORLD! Warmest Regards, Lynda |
| Name: | Brad James |
| E-mail address: | surfboard_bedboard@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I just saw your story on American Justice.
I'm very sad to see you in prison. I hope this gets sorted out and you are with your family soon. Brad |
| Name: | Donna |
| E-mail address: | dragonshoes321@aol.com |
| Comments: | I'm sending good karma in your direction. I feel you are innocent.
Stay strong. |
| Name: | GiGi |
| E-mail address: | genna77@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | After watching the documentary of James on A&E, I felt compelled to search on the internet about what has been going on with his life and wrongful conviction. What an injustice for James.
During the interview with James, I was quite happy to hear how James' own Father had embraced him after publicly acknowledging his homosexuality. Good luck to you James, and to all of the people who are fighting for him - thank God there are people like you!!! |
| Name: | Daniele Hammond |
| E-mail address: | dan-hammond@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hello,
Thanks for bringing this case to light amongst people in the UK and setting up the site for James and the facebook group. I don't know what people like James would do without you Scott and I was in James situation I would feel secure in the knowledge that you are on my side. Lets hope we see James home soon, Daniele |
| Name: | Francis |
| E-mail address: | fkurz33@googlemail.com |
| Comments: | One of a great many innocent living in US detention. One more in world highest prisoner rate nation.
Prison-happy U.S. must reconsider use of mercy Carol S. Steiker, professor at Harvard Law School, Sep. 10, 2008 , http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/20080910_Prisonhappy_U_S__must_reconsider_use_of_mercy.html * Karen Heller: A messed-up justice system Jun. 9, 2008 http://www.philly.com/philly/columnists/20080609_A_messedup_justice_system.html * America's Corrupt Legal System - A Danger to Visitors, Travelers as Well as USA Residents, by Dr Les Sachs http://www.banned-in-america.net/us-corrupt-legal-system-danger-to-visitors.html * The American Criminal Injustice System By Dr. Paul Craig Roberts / Mar 14, 2009 http://www.beaconcast.com/articles/20090315_22 Want more? |
| Name: | Scott Lomax |
| E-mail address: | sclomax2004@yahoo.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.sclomax.co.uk |
| Comments: | I would like to reiterate, for the benefit of recent visitors, that James Harry Reyos is not free. he is in prison and has been for around a year. His parole was revoked.
I am currently trying to re-establish contact with James with a view to securing his release and clearing his name. Thank you to all for your continued interest and support. Best wishes, Scott Lomax (Founder of Justice for James Harry Reyos) |
| Name: | Susan |
| E-mail address: | scc79535@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Mr. Reyos, I just saw your story and I am thrilled that you were paroled. I understand the limitations of your parole...but at least you are free. My good friend Barry Beach is waiting for the opportunity to also leave prison. We pray for you and a successful exoneration. In the meantime, remind yourself you are a lucky man. If you have the time and interest, any help you can give me in helping Barry gain freedom would be appreciated. You can read his story at montanansforjustice.com. His story mirrors yours, except the confession was coerced. God bless you and Good luck. |
| Name: | Scott |
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| Name: | Christie |
| E-mail address: | tweakedrods@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I just want to say after seeing all of this story, and listening to all of the perspectives, I agree that James is innocent of this crime. I am planning on writing some letters to see where I can get. What sort of world would this be if people we have never known did not show faith and compassion in us? James, wherever you are right now, I hope that you would keep in your heart, faith in people. There are those of us out there, that do not know you, that will fight for you in what ways we can. |
| Name: | andre |
| E-mail address: | andrecartiernyc@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I keep you in my prayers my family is half cherokee .You were unfairly convicted.keep the faith |
| Name: | Christina Ybarra |
| E-mail address: | Neveah0103@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://Neveah0103@yahoo |
| Comments: | I have watch the episode regarding your case as a classroom assignment in my Crimal Justice at ITT-TECH in San Dimas California and Im suppose to do a Paper on your situation, Im sorry to hear that over the years the Truth hasnt come forward so you will be Pordon of Unspeakable crime and that the Catholic Church is still denying any wrong doing of sexual acts....You are in my prayers til the day of your Release, God-Bless Christina |
| Name: | Robert Phillipart |
| E-mail address: | past.it1941@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I have just seen your case on tv, I was astonished that so many people found you guilty when it was so obvious you were innocent. There are daily occurances all over the world where misguided and confused people confess to crimes they could never have committed, same as you when at a low and vulnerable point in your life, it is the responsibility of the police to prove that they actually did what they cofessed to. It's a shame but there are some areas and states in America 'Land of the free' (what a joke) which are still full of bigotry and narrow mindedness. Full marks for the TV producers for showing up the American justice system to be on a par with any of the other bad regimes in the world. Shame on America. |
| Name: | Scott Lomax |
| E-mail address: | sclomax2004@yahoo.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.sclomax.co.uk |
| Comments: | Thank you very much indeed for all your kind words in support of INNOCENT james Harry Reyos.
Sadly James has had his parole revoked and is back in prison. I'm currently trying to make contactw ith him and then will fight for his release and then his pardon. Your support is welcome and appreciated. Do get in touch with me if you would like to. Best wishes, Scott Lomax (Justice for James Harry Reyos) |