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Colt Lundy, imprisoned at 15 for killing his stepfather, reflects on his experience and growth four years into a 25-year sentence. Now 19 and in the adult section of the prison, he engages in the Purposeful Living Units Serve (PLUS) program, which involves faith and character-building activities. Lundy has pursued education by earning his GED and working towards an associate's degree in business management, and gained new interests such as exercise and poetry, with aspirations like competing in a CrossFit event. He acknowledges prison's role in his personal development despite its harshness, emphasizing his commitment to personal growth and giving back to society to avoid reoffending. His earliest possible release date is May 2022, potentially earlier if he completes the PLUS program. More insights into his thoughts and messages to his family are to be shared in a forthcoming interview.
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In this segment, Colt Lundy, who was imprisoned at 15 for killing his stepfather in 2010, is now four years into a 25-year sentence. At 19, he reflects on the nearness of freedom, despite being confined by cell blocks and razor wire. Initially held in the juvenile wing of a maximum-security prison due to his age, Lundy worked hard to stay out of trouble, earn his GED, and later transitioned to the adult section at 18. He joined the Purposeful Living Units Serve (PLUS) program, a faith and character-based housing initiative that involves group meetings, community service projects like making quilts for homeless shelters and veterans, and working at the library desk. Lundy also developed new passions, such as exercise and poetry, and aspires to compete in a CrossFit competition in California upon release.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on Lundy, a young man in prison, who is working on an associate’s degree in business management and taking a public speaking course as part of his college education. Lundy reflects on how being in prison has influenced his life, acknowledging that although it’s not a good environment for a young person, it has contributed to his personal growth and self-improvement. He contemplates where he might have been if he had continued his previous path, suggesting he would likely have a dead-end job and an unfulfilling life. Lundy explains that prison has simplified life, opening his eyes and teaching him important lessons. Despite thinking about his crime daily, he is determined not to be defined by it and feels obligated to give back and help others. Statistics are mentioned, highlighting that 37% of released prisoners reoffend, but the rate drops significantly for those who earn a diploma. Lundy is committed to not returning to prison once released.
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In this part of the video, it is revealed that Lundy’s earliest possible release date is May 2022, which would make him 27 years old at the time. Additional time reductions could be available if he completes the Plus program. The video also teases more details from an hour-long interview with Lundy, including his messages to both Phil’s family and his mother, to be aired on Saturday night at 11.