From the series Uncuffed:
Anthony King and Alonzo Riley both recently lost loved ones to suicide. Uncuffed producer b.f. thames asked if they would be willing to sit down together to talk about some of what they were thinking, and feeling... and how they were processing the tragedy while inside prison.
"I’m bitter for the simple fact, my brother was great. He had talent, he had charisma, he had everything."Anthony King
If you or a loved one are having suicidal thoughts you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
This interview was conducted in 2019.
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