- 50 years old
- Currently incarcerated at Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility
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Commentaries
| Title | Duration | Date |
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| Abuse of My Mental Illness | 01:25 | 03/11/24 |
Contact Info
DeAngelo Betts 265332
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility
1576 W. Bluewater Hwy.
Ionia, MI 48846
Support Info
He invites folks to write to him with any questions.
Biography
DeAngelo Betts was born in 1975 in St. Louis Missouri before moving to South Bend, Indiana at the age of 15. He is currently located at Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility in Ionia, Michigan and is due to be released soon. In his 28 years being incarcerated, he’s dedicated his life to speak out about issues plaguing society, especially through his artistic and literary pursuits. Betts has been vocal about issues relating to climate change such as clean water, air pollution, and the hunger crisis. He’s a jazz, blues, country, and R&B music lover and conveys his political and personal messages through his thoughtful poetry. His poems have been featured in the online journal Minutes Before Six. Betts’ commentary on Prison Radio speaks to his experiences being subjected to living in solitary due to his mental health problems.
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