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Stanley Tookie Williams III: Juvenile Delinquency

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Stanley “Tookie” Williams III is a prime example of two things: the power and glory of God and the devastating effects of juvenile delinquency. When reading Williams’ occupations of murderer, thief and philanthropist it is a testament to someone giving their heart to the Lord. By his own admission, Williams’ was a violent youth and adult who idolized criminals. Not only was he violent to others but, through his alliance with Raymond Washington and the founding of the Crips, he encouraged others towards violence. His life was spiraling out of control the moment his father abandoned him and, despite his mother moving them from New Orleans to Los Angeles, he continued to steer his heart towards sin. The murders of Albert Owens, Yen-I Yang, Tsai-Shai Yang and Yee-Chen Lin and his subsequent incarceration on death row, did nothing to change Williams’ life to let go of his violent tendencies. …show more content…

“After two years in solitary, Williams started to examine his life choices and repented for his actions” (“Stanley Tookie Williams,” 2016). In 1997, he would write an apology for his role in the creation of the Crips. “I am no longer part of the problem. Thanks to the Almighty, I am no longer sleepwalking through life” (“Stanley Tookie Williams,” 2016). From here a new Tookie Williams would rise, he became an author and anti-violence advocate particularly gearing his work towards warning children against following in his example. “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9, English Standard Version). Williams’ earthly life ended through lethal injection in

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