Isaac Grimes

Isaac Grimes Organization
PO Box 7055
Colorado Springs, CO  80933

www.isaacgrimes.org

San Carlos

Correctional Facility

News Article 2002

News Article 2001

Here's a short message from Isaac's mother, Donna Grimes:

Isaac was subject to trauma and torture and cult tactics.  He believed his own family would be slaughtered if he did not follow the demands of his leader. He was so traumatized and disassociated that he confessed to the murder, but seems to think he did it a certain way that does not agree with the physical evidence. Isaac confessed to the police and later helped the prosecution to find all the evidence with which to convict himself and others involved. He has consistently cooperated with investigators and told the truth. He was given a "deal" of 60 years.
Isaac Grimes, will be 19 yrs old on May 30th. He has spent the last 3 yrs and 2 months in Colorado adult prisons. Isaac confessed to the horrid murder of his friend and conspiracy to murder his friend's grandparents.  It was a crime beyond belief. It was a crime that Isaac, of own volition could never have committed.  The forensic psychologist testified that Isaac had severe PTSD, believed he needed to be punished, was extremely remorseful and in his 15yr old mind had no other option other than to commit murder. The Psychologist testified that Isaac has no sociopath tendencies and had been physically and mentally tortured.  Judge Kenneth Plotz said "I don't buy this story "and sentenced Isaac to 60 years.  Isaac is a boy who has total redemptive potential.  Isaac is currently in Colorado's "prison for the seriously mentally ill" on 23hr lockdown due to his youth.  He receives drugs for depression, but no mental health care.  5 months ago he was seen by another psychologist who specializes in cult abuse. This Dr. reports that he has an acute case of PTSD which will turn into psychosis if not treated. Isaac has been accepted to Wellspring which is a cult treatment facility. He is not a danger to society, but will cost society $54,000 a year to keep in confinement.  Even the victim's parents have stated that they believe Isaac's sentence to be severe and that there is a difference between Isaac and the other defendants and that "they got into Isaac's head".  Isaac has a very strong support system including a church that is raising the $5000 treatment fee for Isaac's first two weeks at Wellspring. Isaac is doing everything he can to keep himself together  - taking college courses via mail (no, DOC is not paying for this), corresponding with multiple people.  The chaplain at San Carlos has a weekly Bible Study with him.  Isaac will have reconsideration of his sentence and we are doing everything we can to see he gets treatment at Wellspring and hopefully can come home.  In the day of terror phobia, it is ironic that Judge Plotz would not believe it would happen here.  Please check Isaac's site at www.isaacgrimes.org we have been blessed with friends who are helping us get the word out.  Please join us. 

Thanks, Rob and Donna Grimes