DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Torry Barker, a formerly convicted felon who spent 20 years behind bars in Alabama’s tough prisons, was released in September.
“When I was getting into trouble, I had no knowledge of 25 to 30 years. I didn’t even know what that meant,” Barker explained.
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Barker said he was involved in gang-related violence and addicted to drugs, which led to a life of crime.
“When I went to prison, I was so lost, but it was a reality check like, what are you going to do now?” Barker said…