On June 9, 1997 Frederick Hill was charged with Kidnap for the purpose of Robbery. He was 16 years old. The actual crime took place on June 2nd, just a week prior. Frederick along with another teenage boy robbed a local video store taking video games, and cash. The weapon used: an unloaded BB gun.
The Kidnapping charge was obtained because the victims were instructed to move from one side of a room to the opposite side. Once arrested, Frederick admitted to his involvement. His case should have been handled in Juvenile court but instead, Frederick was tried as an Adult and sentenced to Life in prison with the possibility of parole after 7 years. While most 16 year olds are planning their future and preparing for college, Frederick prepared for hard prison time in California’s violent Correctional Facilities.
When Frederick went up for his Board hearing in 2007 he received exemplary reports from his Psychiatrist, prison officials and the Deputy District Attorney. It was noted Fred completed his G.E.D within one month of being arrested. He has completed vocational courses in Landscaping, Real Estate, Roofing, and Home Inspection and is a Certified Personal Trainer. Several Self-Help courses were completed as well.
Prior to his Board Hearing, Fred was medically determined a “Low risk” in the community because he has No prior history of felonies or misdemeanors. There is NO history of drug or alcohol abuse and NO record of aggression or violence in prison. A Probation report rendered him suitable for release. The Parole Board deemed him “extremely intelligent and motivated.” The Deputy District Attorney called Frederick “Phenomenal” and commended him for only having one write up during his 10 years in prison. However it was the one write up coupled with Frederick’s “youth” that was the Deputy District Attorney’s reason for denying him Parole. The infraction was for Possession of Contraband; Cell phone and Charger. Again, the DA cited that Frederick’s, “Youth brings about the possible threat to others“. So now his age is the determining factor?! This makes absolutely no sense to me. Frederick maintains his humble presence but admits it can become a hard pill to swallow when he sees murderers, rapist, and child molesters being found suitable to return to the free world.
I personally read through all his Hearing records and became amazed that there were over 50 pages of Frederick being complimented and praised by the Board of Prison Terms on how he has used his prison time constructively and exceeded above and beyond their expectations. Let’s sit with this for a minute…….. The District Attorney speaks GREATLY of Frederick then recommends Denial of Parole because of his age and possessing a cell phone?!
Frederick’s most recent Parole Hearing took place this year January. He was once again denied. This reason? because his crime was “Heinous” and “Sophisticated”.
I’m asking all of you who has been touched by his case to please show your support by writing Frederick Hill or simply sending him a card encouraging him to stay fighting for his freedom.
Please Holla at ya Gyrl and let me know your thoughts good, bad or indifferent.
Frederick Hill #P09300 d11/241 low
Chuckawalla Valley State Prison
P.O. Box 2349
Blythe, CA 92226
Tags: boys in Prison, Fred, Frederick Hill, The case of Frederick Hill
COULD YOU BELIEVE THAT THIS IS WHAT IS GOING ON IN CALIFORNIA, I CALL THIS CALIFORNIA’S BEST KEPT SECRET. DID YOU KNOW THAT THEY TRIED TO PASS PROP 6, MEANING 14 YEAR OLD COULD BE CHARGED AS ADULTS? AND ACTUALLY IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 12 YEARS OF FRED’S INCARCERATION, I COULD NEVER IMAGINE MY FREEDOM IN SOMEONE ELSES HANDS, AND WATCH MURDERERS, CHILD MOLESTERS AND RAPIST WALK OUT THOSE PRISON TO ONLY SEE THEM COME RIGHT BACK FOR THE SAME THING AND I COULDN’T GET ONE SHOT AT MY FREEDOM.. THIS IS CRAZY. THEY SAY THE WORLD HAS CHANGED AND RACISM IS NOT AROUND. HA YOU COULD HAVE FOOLED ME.
KEEPING IT REAL
MRS. NAY
WTF! Let me get to letter writing. Totally unfair and a waste of our precious tax dollars. He could be a benefit and blessing to so many people right now. Perhaps that is why he is still being held. Because he is worth a damn. Lord, what us gon’ do?
THIS IS RIDICULOUS, BUT FOR ALL PEOPLE WHO WOULD LIKE TO HELP IN ANYWAY, WE HAVE AN ONLINE PETITION THAT WE PLAN TO PRESENT TO THE GOVERNOR, IF YOU CAN PLEASE SIGN AND HAVE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY SIGN, JUST GO TO “JUSTICE FOR FREDERICK HILL” AND SEND OTHERS TO COMMENT ON HOW THEY FEEL ON THIS BLOG, YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT ARE GREATLY NEEDED.
THANK YOU
KEEPING IT REAL
MRS. NAY
Nice write up…usually I never reply to these thing but this time I will,Thanks for the great info.
It seems to me, the D.A. is using him as a scapegoat. They really have nothing on him, but because Fred has triumphed while incarcerated, refrained from negative and controversial activity, he does not fall under the “usual m.o.” of those locked up, not to mention the fact his story would get out and the D.A. would no doubt be thoroughly questioned as to the depth of “Why” Fred Hill received such a sentence in the first place, when you have far worse cases being paroled daily. I too will now be monitoring this case, and will do my part, as well as the most important thing I can do, which is Pray for the Mighty Hand of GOD to intervene in JESUS name..
Thank you for posting this.
GOD BLESS YOU!