About

John E. Robinson, Sr. was arrested in June 2000. What followed was two solid years of relentless media stories, a massive negative publicity campaign organized and directed by the prosecutor, a more than lacking legal representation, conviction of capital murder and the imposition of a death sentence. A pre-determined outcome. He was formally sentenced to death in January 2003. Since then, Robinson has been on Death Row in Kansas, living in solitary confinement.

The first letter he received in prison was from a Catholic nun in Toledo, Ohio who had read an article Robinson had written while awaiting trial. She asked him to help her and use his writings so his positive words and message of hope could help others in prison and on the outside. She was

working with others to develop a publication for, and written by, death row prisoners. The publication became known as “Compassion” and has been sent free of charge to every person on death row.

For the past twenty-three years Robinson’s inspiring articles, and humorous cartoons, have appeared regularly in many publications in the US and Europe. He has also authored four (4) books to date with two (2) additional books in the final steps of completion. During his many years living in dreadful conditions, his writing has remained positive and uplifting.

Robinson has, since day one, maintained his innocence and continues to. He refuses to write about his case leaving the legal fight to his appeal attorneys. He is also very careful to

protect his family and writes only a limited amount about them. Robinson never responds to those who ask questions but does enjoy hearing feedback about his work.

During his many years of incarceration Robinson has battled cancer on two occasions. Now 81 years old, age is beginning to take its inevitable toll. He continues to remain active with a positive attitude. His writings and cartoons remain fresh and timely.