17.5 years imprisonment for manslaughter
Episode description
Martin Lockett is a substance abuse counsellor, author, public speaker, and advocate for reducing driving under the influence fatalities. He spent 17.5 years in prison for a driving under the influence fatality that claimed two lives and severely injured another. In an impassioned vow to his victims’ families and friends at his sentencing, Martin decided to devote the rest of his life to honouring his victims’ legacies by helping others who struggle with substance abuse. In this episode we discuss the circumstances leading up to Martin's crime, the death of both of his parents while he was in prison, battling against becoming institutionalised inside and prison as a deterrent. Martin has published two books and was released from prison two years ago. He continues his mission and message by helping those in need of counselling for mental health and substance use disorders. He also shares his powerful story across the USA.
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