Joshua Sharpe

A bare yellow bulb hung over the front door of a small church of white cinderblock. The moon waned. A young man walked across the grass toward the door.

Walking into court, Danielle Edwards thought she might have a chance to get her daughter back—someday.

Walking into court, Danielle Edwards thought she might have a chance to get her daughter back—someday.

Walking into court, Danielle Edwards thought she might have a chance to get her daughter back—someday.

Caption Danielle Edwards and her boyfriend Taylor Layman spend time with their children in their Augusta home in 2024.

Jessie Askew Jr. was sentenced to life without parole for a clumsy armed robbery with an unloaded gun. The man who sent him away was determined to bring him back home.

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Jessie Askew Jr. was escorted into court, chained at the wrists and ankles one last time.

Moms, Grandmothers, Wives, and Sisters Support Incarcerated People. But Who Supports Them?

Joyce Bell was 77 when her youngest son was arrested and charged with murder, in what he insists was a case of self-defense. In a time of life when many expect to find peace and calm, Bell, who is now in her early 80s, spends long hours trying to help her son, who struggles with chronic pain and PTSD, and has autism. She follows up on his postponed appointments and prescription issues. She talks to his lawyer and reads case records to prepare for his appeal. Every day, she worries that her son will be attacked or killed. Every day, she agonizes.

Joyce Bell was 77 when her youngest son was arrested and charged with murder, in what he insists was a case of self-defense. In a time of life when many