Interview with Death Row Inmate William "Ghost" Berkley and a Supporter of His

From Texas Death Row, Polunsky

From his solitary confinement cell on notorious Texas Death Row, William speaks about his case, and his claims of innocence, his life, and his feelings about life, and what it's like on death row. Samantha, a death row advocate for inmates has been his supporter and friend. She maintains his web site and myspace, created to bring awareness to his case. Here is the interview with both of them.

I understand you support William Berkley, a Texas death row inmate. How did this come about?

I actually wrote to Richard Cartwright who was an inmate on Texas death Row, and executed on May 19, 2005. I knew William was a friend of his and wanted to write someone after Rich's death. I read some of Rich's uncensored articles and picked William to write to. From what I had read he seemed like a funny guy, that I could get along with. We have been writing for two years now and I cannot imagine my days without his letters!

What is your relationship to him?

William is my Best friend! We are very close... We write every single day and tell each other everything! I would do anything in this world to save his life.

Do you visit him on death row, and what is it like?

Yes, I visit him or try to every three to four months. Its great to see him. The hardest thing about it all is leaving him behind when I leave those doors. Our visits are usually very pleasant! We make each other smile, we talk about a lot of things. From his case, to life in general. and we joke around a lot!

Do you believe he is innocent, and why?

YES! William is innocent, there is no doubt in my mind that he is. William had a very unfair and unjust case. He was basically railroaded by the system. Its so sad. So many things in his trial and such just do not add up in any way. There are things missing, evidence not heard, contradictory statements from law officials and witnesses. The case in itself was a pure mess. I cannot believe that twelve people could sit and listen to all the inconstancies and still say this man needed to die.

What kind of a person is William?