Ghanaian Boy Who Was Surviving On His Own After Mom Died And Dad Abandoned Him Ends Up In Prison

• A 19-year-old boy from Jamestown, Ghana, shared a heartbreaking story of abandonment and struggle with the Crime Check Foundation
• Abandoned by his father and orphaned after his mother's death, he resorted to desperate measures to survive, including stealing palm fruits
• His life took a tragic turn when he was caught and arrested, leading to his incarceration in an emotional video

A 19-year-old resident hailing from Jamestown in Ghana's Eastern Region has shared his harrowing life journey with the Crime Check Foundation, shedding light on the circumstances that led him to incarceration while struggling to survive independently.

The young man's narrative commenced with his birth, which marked the beginning of his tribulations.

He revealed that his father abandoned him shortly after his arrival, disowning him and denying him paternal care and support.

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Tragically, his troubles deepened when his mother passed away, leaving him bereft of maternal guidance and care.

With no immediate family to turn to, the young man faced the daunting task of fending for himself in an unforgiving world. Determined to survive against all odds, he resorted to various means of livelihood.

How the boy got arrested and imprisoned as he tried to survive on his own

However, one fateful day, his life took a tragic turn when a persuasive friend convinced him to participate in an ill-advised venture.

The ill-fated decision was to steal palm fruits for sale, an act that would ultimately prove to be his undoing. Their criminal activities were swiftly detected, leading to their apprehension and subsequent arrest by the local authorities.

The consequence of his actions now finds the young man behind bars, serving his sentence as punishment for his transgressions.

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While acknowledging the wrongdoing that landed him in prison, the boy's story has evoked a wave of sympathy and emotion among many who have heard it.

Watch the video below:

Ghanaian man shares wrongful imprisonment tale

Meanwhile, in a recently surfaced video, a Ghanaian man emotionally shared his wrongful imprisonment story, detailing how a misunderstanding led to a devastating sentence of more than five decades in jail.

During his time in prison, the man underwent the traumatic amputation of both his legs. The heart-wrenching footage has resonated with countless viewers, evoking widespread sympathy and concern.

Marc Gray defies expectations of bleak predictions of prison to a six-figure success

In another report, Marco "Marc" Gray has shared his remarkable journey of surpassing the grim predictions that haunted his teenage years.

At 19, he vividly recalled a teacher's prophecy that he would either be incarcerated by 18 or meet a dire fate. However, Gray has defied these sceptics and is now proudly achieving a six-figure income in the life insurance sector.

Source: YEN.com.gh