He Confessed to Murder — Then Found Love Through a Prison Pen Pal Website

In this eye-opening episode of the Prison Pen Pal Podcast, Big Steve shares the story of William Leverett, who confessed to killing Melissa Millan, a 54‑year‑old senior vice president at MassMutual, while she was jogging at night in Simsbury, Connecticut. William had gotten away with the crime for four years, but ultimately confessed to the crime. Once he got to prison, he wondered whether anyone would ever be willing to write to him. We first heard from Mr. Leverett on episode 16 of our podcast (back in November of 2024). This follow-up episode, nearly two years later, begins with actual audio from William’s police interrogation, including his murder confession. Then, Big Steve chats with Will Leverett by phone to discuss how joining PenPals.Buzz led him to letters, phone calls, an in-person visit, and a meaningful romantic relationship with a young woman named Emily. He also shares valuable advice for anyone considering a relationship with an incarcerated pen pal, including why taking the time to get to know someone before making a serious commitment is so important. This episode is a reminder that even when someone's past is difficult to face, genuine human connections can (and do) still happen in unexpected ways.