Meet Christopher “Chachi” Hill

Greetings!

Christopher “Chachi” Hill was born on July 22, 1985, the eldest son of Lisa and William Hill. He grew up in the Overbrook neighborhood of West Philadelphia. As a child, he was into music and sports and loved taking karate classes. He went through both Catholic and public schools, and attended Lincoln High School. He had dreams of being a social worker until, in March 2002, when his life was derailed by a wrongful conviction at age 16.

Christopher, age 7

This month marks the 24th year of Christopher Hill’s confinement. Christopher was arrested at age 16 and is currently serving a 30 to 60 year prison term, despite being charged for a non-lethal incident as a juvenile while he was at home with his parents at the time of the incident.

In a recent broadcast from Prison Radio, Christopher asked the question: “How is it that a juvenile who killed a person can go home before one who didn’t?” This is a question of fairness. The same standards that have recently allowed juvenile defendants charged with murder must be applied to everyone charged as a juvenile. Christopher Hill has spent his entire adult life incarcerated by the state of Pennsylvania – it’s time to bring him home.

In a landmark Supreme Court case, Miller v. Alabama, mandatory life sentences without the possibility of parole for juveniles were abolished. However, this ruling does not apply to juveniles who are serving prison terms that are effectively life sentences, as is the case with Christopher’s 30 to 60 years. Join us in raising his voice and advocating for his release.

Christopher Hill with a loved one

Please join Prison Radio’s support and advocacy group every Tuesday evening from 6:00-9:00 in our Philadelphia office.

For more details email us at prisonradio@gmail.com.


You can write to Christopher at: 
Smart Communications/PADOC

Christopher Hill #FJ4132

SCI Houtzdale

c/o PO Box 33028

St Petersburg, FL 33733




Christopher Hill, jokester

Toward Freedom,

Lilly Austin

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