The Education of Lyle Clinton May

By Nick Roll. Prison education programs are often aimed at reducing recidivism and helping prisoners find careers once they’re no longer behind bars. So what happens when a prisoner doesn’t have a release date?
In many ways, Lyle Clinton May is an ordinary Ohio University student. He has a major. He has an adviser with whom he communicates regularly. He’s pursuing a bachelor’s degree.
He’s also a convicted felon, awaiting the death penalty for a double homicide committed in 1997. More...