Within the twenty-three years Milgaard spent in prison, David faced unspeakable horrors. He was sexually, physically and emotionally abused within the system and even after being freed Milgaard still felt trapped. Milgaard suffered numerous suicide attempts both inside and outside of prison, he claimed he “did not feel he could be a part of society again.” (4). Once out David turned to alcoholism and isolation, feeling that the world had all moved without him and there was no way for him to get back. Milgaard has become an advocate for others in his situation, those who have been wrongfully convicted and are suffering within the justice system. But just how is this suffering occurring? How is it possible that more crimes are being committed
