Black and white mugshot of a person with long dark hair, looking at the camera, standing in front of a height chart with measurements from 5.6 to 6.6 feet.

Benito Gutierrez

A number of adjectives & AKA’s. Arbitrary information. California native (year of the dragon). Mom’s favorite child. Imaginative. Fell through the cracks. Ill-advised. Connected to my past misdeeds. Committed to a new way of life. Open to suggestion. Avid reader. Early riser. Humble. Optimistic. Grateful for the opportunity…


Articles by Benito Gutierrez

A light blue vintage Chevrolet Impala, reminiscent of stories found in prison writing, is parked on a wet street beside brick and stucco buildings, with water droplets visible on the car and pavement.
Prison and Justice Writing
Tuesday November 21

La Cadena

Angel figured his only chance was to pivot and run back in the opposite direction. But it was far too late. The sights had been trained upon him all along.