I Killed Someone in Self Defense — Then Spent 10 Years in Prison Proving It
Ero Montalvo shares his journey from a childhood marked by parental absence and homelessness to spending 10 years in prison for the murder of a military veteran, which he maintains was self-defense.summaryHis survival and eventual release were anchored by a spiritual awakening in prison and the advocacy of a pro bono attorney who secured a manslaughter plea after years of legal delays.summaryThe narrative highlights the systemic challenges faced by youth in the justice system and Montalvo’s current mission to use his experience for mentorship and prison reform.summary














