Life was never easy for Franklin Davis, and now he finds himself locked up in a cell on Texas death row. Discover what led him here—and what gives him hope despite the darkest of circumstances—through a series of phone conversations with an unlikely pen pal. New episodes released every Wednesday. To learn more about Death Row Support Project, visit brethren.org/drsp
On the final episode of Give Love, Jess recounts his first face-to-face meeting with Franklin, and a chorus of voices shares how Franklin's life and story have impacted them. Franklin closes with a stirring statement on legacy and invites listeners to connect with him at the following address: Texas Department of Criminal Justice Franklin Davis 999585 PO Box 660400 Dallas, TX 75266-0400 NOTE: All mail must be sent in a basic white envelope.
Rachel Gross founded Death Row Support Project more than 45 years ago, and now she's passing the leadership torch to her daughter Heidi. In many ways, the program has always been a family affair, and it's changed lives for thousands of inmates and those who correspond with them. Rachel and Heidi share about the origins of the project, how it's grown and where it's headed next. To learn more about Death Row Support Project, visit brethren.org/drsp
Ahmad is the only one of Franklin's five children to visit him in prison. A conversation with Ahmad and his girlfriend, Christal, reveals early memories of Franklin, what it's like to meet with him now, and whether Ahmad has been able to forgive his dad for everything that's transpired. To learn more about Death Row Support Project, visit brethren.org/drsp
It doesn't take long after officers knock on his door for Franklin to realize that his fate is sealed. In this episode, he walks us through the experience of being on trial for capital murder along with his first days on death row. To learn more about Death Row Support Project, visit brethren.org/drsp