Objects to Remind You of Your Loved One Locked Away in Jail
Photo by Zora J Murff
Tanesha’s husband Sherod had these socks made for her in prison. Photo by Zora J Murff
Erica keeps her years of prison visitation photos in a plastic bag. Photo by Zora J Murff
When Jeff received his sentence of 20-40 years, he told Lois that she could sell all but three pairs of his Nike sneakers. He said that if things get bad for her financially, she can sell the rest. Photo by Zora J Murff
Aisha keeps all her visiting day photos in a small photo book. Photo by Zora J Murff
Erica sleeps with this teddy bear her fiance, Maurice, gave her as a gift. Its shirt reads “True love waits.” Photo by Zora J Murff
Letters from Jeff to Lois. The text reads: P.S. Jpay [prison email service] letters is getting cancelled soon you might have to do the handwriting thing until you find something else to email. Photo by Zora J Murff
Photographs of Jeff throughout his life belonging to Rachel. Jeff is Rachel’s grandson but she raised him in her apartment. He calls her mom. Photo by Zora J Murff
Rachel takes this card from her doctor to every visit to prove to the guards that she has a knee replacement. Her first visit after surgery she was denied entry without the card. Photo by Zora J Murf
Erica’s fiance commissioned one of the prison artists for a family pencil drawing. Photo by Zora J Murff
Zora J Murff is an MFA student in Studio Art at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Zora attended the University of Iowa where he studied Photography and holds a BS in Psychology from Iowa State University.
