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Intervene for Joseph Butler, who is a mental patient in Louisiana and about to be sentenced to jail time, please help

Created by L.B. on June 01, 2015

Joseph Butler is a mental patient that is about to be sentenced to prison in Louisiana, I Jo Jo was not born with mental condition Car accident caused head injury that went untreated for months. Strange behavior caused him to go prison because he was parole. Was put in hole because prison officials say he wouldn't comply. When we were finnally allowed to see him his condition was so bad he didn't recognize anyone and totally incoherent. Warren agreeed to send him to Angola where he was finally diagnosed with a mental condition. Upon his release it has taken years to get him help.2006 the state recognized his problem but still no long term help.No one has listened not even in this tragedy . There is no mercy for the mental in prison He does not deserve prison. Save our son still pleding..

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