Why Vernon Presley Went to Prison 1938 Myth Busted Elvis Presley The Spa Guy

[@esthersacilowski641]

Hello Spa guy! 🙋 The tears are just running down my face!😢 All those signatures, shows how one poor women( but rich in love, ) jumped threw hoops, to keep her family together! God Blessed her , by giving her Elvis! That's why she was so protective of him! Vernon, suffered in that prison & Gladys knew it !Thanks Billy, for all your leg work, putting this story together! I always look forward, to your videos 📷 👍 Esther from N.Y.

[@sandramaggard2962]

Can you imagine how Vernon must've felt knowing his family needed him and he couldn't be there. In that day and time I sure couldn't. Thank you for busting the myth.

[@DenitaArnold]

No wonder Elvis was so generous later on. He knew what it was like to be without and what his folks went through. He made sure they wouldn't have to be without anymore ♥️

[@sandramillett8267]

Wow I was filling up watching this video, it shows we judge people to quickly. This family were poor but respect to them. Thanks Billy for putting this information straight.

[@bonniebrown6960]

I'm glad you shared this story about Vernon . Poor Gladys ....that had to of been so hard on her too . If you look at the picture of when she was working at the factory and then look at this picture you can tell she had lost a lot of weight . I'm sure her health wasn't that good after having Elvis and Jessi . I would think it probably took her body awhile to heal from that . It's nice to know their community , their family , and friends came together to help out . That's sad though that they had to go through all of that . I guess that explains a lot of why Elvis was the way he was about his mama and daddy . Plus being so generous with other people . They may have been poor far as material things went , but they were rich when it come to being a loving family. God pulled them through it though didn't he ? PTL for that !! Thank you Spa Guy for sharing another great story !!

[@ОльгаМатюхина-я4ф]

Она, конечно же надоедала! Всё лучшее отдавала малышу. Сама долго восстанавливалась после тяжёлых родов! Не зря Элвис безумно любил мать! Вообще родителей. Вообще, людей😢Слезы!

[@christienelson1437]

The births had led to liver problems making her ill during and likely after.

[@vadare]

This era of time was so hard on our country. Now days we take everything we have for granted. In reality it could all be gone in no time at all. Thats why people from this time period wouldn't throw anything away. They thought they might need it again. Such a sad time in our history. Such a sad story. Thank you Billy. ❤

[@TheFarmerfitz]

You are so right.. I'm always a believer in ( if it happened once it can happen again)... It most certainly can... Enjoy good times when you have them, but be at least a little prepared for when bad times come around...

[@annettefluit3496]

That is a correct thought; not throwing anything away. Even my mother was like that and it was a result of the war. She was very resourceful and I learned a great deal from her in that way. I don't throw a lot out either.

[@cathybeauchump7636]

Wow, You did it again spy guy. Such a sad part of young Elvis life. This just goes to show how much Elvis loved his family and wanted to help others because of the things his momma and daddy went though. He probably remembered seeing his momma so upset. Remembered the kind people that helped them in those very hard times. So as he grew up he wanted to help others if he could knowing just a small thing could help their family like his were helped so many years ago. He was always and I mean always paying it forward. God bless the Presley family and those who helped them they gave us the best of Elvis Presley. ❤️🤗😎

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

Thank you, Mr. Stallings. Actually, Vernon was furloughed when he got out. He had to PROVE, with written documentation, until Elvis was 6, that he was a good citizen. This was unusual for Parchman, because they usually just did as the landlord asked them to do: give a pardon. If the landlord needed a prisoner back, a pardon was usually issued. For whatever reason, Vernon had a strange "suspended" sentence that kept him in serious jeopardy long after his release. Gladys and Vernon himself spent much time gathering letters to have the suspended sentence be *indefinite* instead of conditional. If he didn't supply enough information proving his fitness as a citizen, they would have retrieved him to serve out the remaining sentence. So, Elvis' first memories had to be ghastly! Gladys described a pre-school Elvis as unusually clingy to his father. Despite the child's lack of understanding, he could hear the adults talking, especially in the small living quarters in a newly discovered part of northeast Tupelo called "Sharecropper's Village." It's on the 1940 census as their home and I think you sent a drone to find the last remaining structure there. I believe these events shaped Elvis in ways we cannot begin to understand. And it changed his father, obviously. And the impact on Gladys was likely irreparable. Nowadays, prize hogs cost thousands of dollars. Vernon must have felt cheated, and at least wanted something close to fair market value - say $40 at the time. But one couldn't "talk back" to an agricultural landlord. So, the 3 young men did this, not yet understanding how a bank worked. One historian even wrote about this incident in a book on Parchman which was a 20th century slave plantation. He called the offense "a hunger crime." Thank you again! This is so important.

[@fordsrule35]

It's amazing and surprising that any of those papers were kept. I'm especially surprised that the hand written letter was kept by anyone. Good job. Most people didn't smile in photos back in those days.

[@carolineharry6605]

An absolutely fantastic bit of myth busting Spa Guy. Heartbreaking too.

[@clifffor1179]

The truth is stronger than fiction. A rare treat to see that correspondence to the judge and the petition and to get the put out the full story of what happened. You did Elvis Vernon and Gladys memory justice with this video. . The simplified Vernon forged a cheque myth is the one that most people perpetuate. There's probably a whole load of things in Elaine Dundys book that most fans and the public don't know about. Roy did an incredible job of research on that one and like he said they were able to get it all down while people who knew the Presleys in those early days were still around. Great job my friend.

[@chuckmadden2251]

A quick note on "most smile in photos". I collect vintage photos and have found early in photography and even more with poor folks who didn't have photos taken often it was considered a formal affair, they did not smile. It was thought of more like sitting for a painting than photography. Another great one Billy!

[@veganvintagegeek935]

I noticed the no smiling photos in family pictures when I visit my relatives from the south. This makes sense now, thank you.

[@rvalasini9938]

Early cameras required no movement from people. Smiling and movement was hard to capture because longer exposure time was needed. Camera technology was different in that time period.

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

@@rvalasini9938 This was taken past that time. They could have smiled, but you can see the fear.

[@veganvintagegeek935]

@@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia Yeah, even in modern day photos my family isn't smiling.

[@cruiser6260]

Yes I was thinking the same, smiling for fotos wasn't normal until recently

[@Eio7]

Truth, is always So refreshing.Thank you for sharing. Gladys sure was a champion of her family. Such community support is impressive.

[@MrBevelvis]

Great story Thanks for sharing Spa Guy T.C.B⚡😘

[@banjopaul6551]

Great story telling story Sir Billy 😇! Just love how everyone came together in the community to support the Presley’s in the hope that the family could get back on their feet. Must have been a tough thing for people to witness with Gladys and her little boy struggling. Many thanks for filling in the gaps and explaining step by step the events that took place! Onwards and upwards ✌️❤️

[@marchuntjens6092]

I really loved watching this video. It must have been a lot of work to figure it all out. Many thanks, including Roy Turner. Btw, I contacted the Elvis Birthday place today. They confirmed that the photo (Elvis with hat) was made in 1938 and Elvis is 3 years old.

[@timchen5299]

Thank you Mr Roy Turner for the historical fact on Elvis Story. The background info on Vernon & Gladys and evidence is a treasure.Thanks Spa Guy for this interesting find.

[@HerbWalker]

My ex father in law was an Officer there at Parchman Prison. When I came back from Germany in 1979 , he took me to the prison as I was trying to decide if I wanted to reenlist in the Army or get out and work IN Parchman. What I saw in there scared me, I didnt NOT want to me in that type of working conditions. A Major that worked there had just been stabbed and was still in hospital...so that made me decide to re-up and stay in the Army. :) Man that is ONE bad place. NO thank you! :) Thanks Billy.

[@pennyrubino4320]

He probably didn't steal anything !

[@framedelvisguy1727]

My step mother worked in administration at Parchmon for 25 years

[@raythelljordan6550]

My heart goes out to Gladys and Elvis. Her letter tugs at my heart strings still to this day. Free Vernon!

[@framedelvisguy1727]

The Presley's have been through hell and they are still going through hell today in Tupelo. So many people in Tupelo hate the Presley's and the entire family of Harold Ray Presley, murdered Tupelo Sheriff and cousin to Elvis. I'd like to see the Presley's treated better

[@raythelljordan6550]

@@framedelvisguy1727 wow! I never would have imagined anyone could hate Elvis. It's beyond my comprehension.

[@framedelvisguy1727]

@@raythelljordan6550 you would have to spend that time in Mississippi to understand the anger hostility racism and hate that has been generating and brewing for a hundred years and more ... I had a friend come down from Canada a few years ago and she was psychologically traumatized after a week in Mississippi and swore she would never visit for the rest of her life

[@raythelljordan6550]

@@framedelvisguy1727 Wow! I cant even imagine that. But I believe you. So sad.

[@Elizabeth-dw6lc]

@Framed....I am from the south and I visit Mississippi every year. I have no idea what you are talking about. Mississippi citizens are some of the nicest people I have ever met in the U.S. It's a beautiful state. I am in my 50s and I have never seen or heard anything like that. Are you from Mississippi?

[@sheilawarren4530]

Gladys loved her husband very much and worked really hard to get him out prison . Thanks for the video spar guy . Amazing as always. Thanks.

[@nutrianirvana6823]

Fascinating, excellent video, Billy, thank you for setting the record straight. Gladys was a very strong woman who endured so much. God bless the souls of them all. I love Roy Turner. He has a beautiful spirit. It's so interesting to think about how all of the events in Elvis' life shaped the man he became. He truly understood hardship and had deep compassion for people experiencing hard times. He was a bright light in a dark world. Happy Thanksgiving, Billy...and to all. God bless.

[@ruthiethompson4167]

Billy got such chills thinking about all that has happened in the 81 years to the day since Gladys wrote that letter and you posted this. Amazing. Have a blessed Thanksgiving you are listed when we count our blessings :-).

[@blizzardbaby]

This is an incredible story...I have always loved that photo of Gladys, Elvis and Vernon. Vernon's sentence seems harsh to me even after he admitted his part in the crime in the very beginning. I wonder if the other two guys got the same sentence? This must have been a very difficult time for them - I cannot imagine. And, I'm sure Elvis remembered it. What he accomplished and experienced going from such poverty to fame is something so rare. No wonder why he often said that certain people didn't truly know him - the non stage version. His journey was/is incredible and the contrasts are remarkable.

[@frandc9854]

The Presleys were good people, it shows on how Elvis turned out to be. And Gladys was a stunning person, so sad she had to leave so soon! Thanks Billy for once again covering up the truth!

[@Pink-Indiana]

I loved this video Spa guy...the letter from Gladys was so heartwrenching. You could feel her pain through those words. You did a great job as always.

[@MrMikepresley]

I find it amazing that Elvis use to quote lines from the movie Cool Hand Luke.

[@chrisrose5740]

Wow !!! Very important to see this to understand a lot about Elvis !!! And why he was so driven and so Humble !!! And so Grateful !!! And real reasons to completely understand why he felt so close to his Mom and Dad !!! Very important --- way to go Spaguy !!!

[@tupelomiss8315]

Fantastic Billy.& Roy turner well what a treat.we read about the partitions presented to the governor to release Vernon.but never had we seen these letters amazing.what a very strong woman to keep her family together.God bless you for your hard research.🇬🇧🌈👩🏼

[@jackfrost0607]

Roy is a fountain of information, I could listen to him all day. Thanks for another great video Spa Guy.

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

Agree.

[@shannonwhite3721]

How merciful of him to not press the issue. Those letters im sure helped💜

[@sharonrudy470]

WOW!! Amazing information as always. God love Gladys for what she did for her family. We hear how she was in the later years, but to hear how and what she was back then is remarkable. Thank you so much for that extra piece of the puzzle!!!

[@hallsjuju2400]

It is so great that you got to the truth of this . Blessings to you.

[@aynsleighmalayne3558]

One of the best videos yet. Things aren’t always so simply cut and dry. Good ppl can end up in dire circumstances and vulnerable to manipulation/temptation that doesn’t seem like a big deal until it is. Seems like the better ones of a situation sometimes gets the toughest end of a deal. Anyway, I’m glad this shed more light on the matter bc ppl have certainly used and abused the Presley name down through the years. Especially the haters and detractors that only have very little they can point out but wear it out. Happy to see the positive and loving support attested by their peers and community. God bless the ones keeping up with the truth and preserving factual history.

[@lindacorreia428]

Very interesting, thanks Spa guy, for clearing this up, big difference from what has been written about why he was sent to prison !

[@randysimonds838]

Spa guy awesome video as always !!! $15 in 1938, is almost $270 in todays money. Something to ponder what man will do for his family!!!

[@BobE316]

Great video Billy, so nice to know the facts...Thank you so much for all your time and effort to bring the true history of Elvis and his family

[@MarkEvanWhite]

Another amazing job my friend! I really hope I get to come to Memphis and meet you sometime. I really enjoy your diligence and respect on Elvis’s life. Thanks!

[@ramonaeichelberger4628]

Glady's was a amazing lady. Another piece of Elvis history that is truth. Thank you Spa Guy and friends. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

[@bcoats5277]

Wow! This is an amazing story! Great coverage Spa Guy! Thanks so much for sharing! ❤️

[@loyalroyal1015]

5:33 you said let Elvis out. .... Appreciate your channel Spa guy

[@starlitekaraoke113]

Amazing. Leaned some new things today. Which I always appreciate. Great work as always Billy!! This one is a gem!!

[@hotwheels2511]

On the road again with the Spa Guy walking in Elvis's foot steps!!!

[@brcisna]

Great story, great details , and of course great Starsky like skills come through ,SG. It's hard to imagine how minimal living it was for this family as well as many many others at the time of this story,without 'having lived it'. Thanks again.

[@AshleySmith-yf7ig]

Wow, Billy, what a great story. Thank you for all you do!

[@jansorensen]

Thank you BIlly and Roy Turner for make this documentary of how Vernon Presley really ended up in prison. Im glad this comes out in Elvis world .It always been said by workers and friends of Elvis, that Vernon was tight with money. But not much,why Vernon was tight with money. Im happy for Vernon and the Presley family, that his reputation be corrected and that the truth about how he ended up in prison.comes out in Elvis world.Who wouldn't been tight with money, when you really had been poor.I had been too friends !

[@alryan8609]

wow, yes its great to get the story straight the way it should be , Billy i would love to hear any stories about Gene Presley , you nailed it again thanks Billy.

[@Danny_S.]

Great video Spa Guy. This is one of the best that you have done. Thanks to Roy Turner also.

[@jennifernapoli8172]

Thank you for sharing this Great video Billy and all involved!! It sure was a tough life back then. I feel for both Gladys,Vernon and Elvis and all there family and people doing it tough back then. Thank you again!! TCB⚡️❤️ God Bless❤️Happy Thanksgiving🎄

[@3BricksHigher]

SG there is no doubt in my mind that when Tammy Wynette wrote Stand by your man, she was thinking the same as Gladys. I appreciate the time you spent researching this and Roy being willing to allow his effort to be pubic and appreciated. One question Spa Guy, why don't you have a golden KZbin play button on the wall? It's been long overdue.

[@sammy5714]

Those stupid announcements cutting video off, lol. Thanks so much for sharing SpaGuy! 📝 Very interesting! ~

[@robertshabarekh610]

Wow another first class story I can always tell when someone does there homework and it always shows with You Mr.B Thanks again👍🏻👍🏻

[@lynnelovett8999]

Ms Gladys worked triple time in supporting her family. Great video on Elvis and Presley family history. Another great part of the Elvis puzzle. God's speed.

[@sampaiz3138]

Great video! Gladys was a strong Christian woman & she helped Elvis stay straight w/God. He never forgot & that’s why he sang gospel songs during concerts. Amazing woman Gladys was! Reminds me of how my momma was, strong Christian woman!

[@southernrebel159]

Thanks Billy for all the tiring and hard work you do to uncover most of these videos. We really do appreciate the way you put them up for us. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I pray Father YHVH's blessings on you sir, take care and YHVH bless.

[@50hellkat2]

No wonder Elvis loved his mother so much.

[@joeymac3777]

I'd comment on this Billy, but I'd just sound like a broken record! GREAT VIDEO!! Thank you for sharing it! Can't wait to get another notification that "Spa Guy has posted a video"!

[@_CoolHandLuke_]

What a great wife! I understand completely because my family came from nothing as well. That's what makes Elvis so special to me. A real "Rags to Riches" story. Thanks Billy, God bless you buddy!

[@SpaGuy]

Tom we got to do lunch one day soon..

[@_CoolHandLuke_]

I agree and sounds great. There will be "A whole lotta Elvis going on" in that lunch conversation.

[@SpaGuy]

@@_CoolHandLuke_ Yes Indeed!!

[@annettefluit3496]

Our family was not so poor as the Presley's, no way. But with immigrant parents, I lived that life growing up. Its definitely being resourceful; much of what people are not today.

[@_CoolHandLuke_]

Glad your family wasn't poor Annette. God Bless You

[@shaunboden6951]

wow Roy reminds me a lot of Charlie Hodge, the way he talks and some of his features

[@tariqueanwer4459]

Gr8 insight with indepth detail. Thnx bro for your passion of allowing the world to know more about Elvis.

[@marciachaves8129]

Very interesting. I love your videos. Thank you, friend.

[@gloriae.p.luvr4life394]

How awesome. I have seen a couple of documentaries with Roy Turner. You really covered this story well. I had never seen a couple of the documents shown in the video. I can picture an adorable toddler Elvis and how hard it must've been for him and his mother when Vernon was in prison. Thanks for sharing yet another awesome video. 👍👍🙂

[@rogo2287]

Nice job Spa Guy....very interesting.

[@shannonwhite3721]

This is so neat. Thank you Billy, I have learned so much from you

[@framedelvisguy1727]

Thank you for clearning up the myths I 've been told misinformation from Tupelo people for 30 years

[@sandramiller8701]

I believe they were a good family a their goodness kindness humbness was Elvis Presley back ground to being raised poor s loving God a his family always being poor St heart.

[@David-hn7zm]

Wow billy this was a great great history lesson. You are really really appreciated billy well i know I really do my friend !!!! You are funny Glady tightened up and worked hard on getting Vernon out . huh amazingly woman . Billy my friend thank you soooo soooooo much for this amazing story you're theeeeee BEST in my book !!!!!! GOD 8LESS YOU MY FRIEND LOVE YAAAAAAA !!!! THANKS AGAIN !!!!!

[@texasdoug5739]

Superb presentation, Spa Guy. Thank you! These folks led a very difficult life in the beginning. I wonder if his prison record kept Vernon out of the military during WW2?

[@SpaGuy]

That is possible.. I think they bypassed men with children too.. They went no children first..

[@ricknardone278]

Brilliant work SG, we can only imagine how tuff those times were, for all the people back in this period...pressure makes diamonds, some of the world's greatest humans came from extreme poverty.

[@bonniebarnett7202]

Hi Billy 😊 Enjoyed video today thanks for sharing, Smiles 😁 Bonnie

[@noelslattery5697]

Great job Starsky, I think if that was my wife she’d be writing a letter as well, only difference is she’d be looking for them to keep me longer 😂

[@SpaGuy]

LOL..

[@tupelomiss8315]

Ah bless.very good.

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

LOL

[@christinebmorel5853]

Thanks for sharing spy guy ❤👑 💯 amen 🙏⭐💎 Rip Elvis ⚡ TCBTLC ⚡ 🇺🇸🇵🇷☝🤗😘👍👏🌹

[@michaelivey1087]

Wow. Mr.Spa Guy. You did it once again. I have read the story of Vernons imprisonment many times and none of them had the information you provided. Some of it was known, but not the part of Mr. Bean and his effort to get Vernon released. Great story. Thanks for Tightening us up!!!! And Thank You for helping keep Elvis memory alive!!! It is greatly appreciated! I wonder how many of the folks who signed the petitions to get Vernon released, stayed in touch, after Vernons release, and after Elvis made it big? Just curious.

[@rowenabushman7229]

You know what Spa Guy..you are no joke,theirs no one better... I mean to uncover this one DAMN!!!

[@myalfie]

Many thanks billy for setting the record straight about vernons incarceration.

[@marthaashley2211]

Great story loved it thank u

[@ronniecline1393]

Amazing stuff buddy!! My hope for you is all this work pay off big time in the near future. I’ve always wondered how he missed being drafted during WW2? Thanks again pal

[@scottgarner5544]

Fantastic!!!!!!!

[@catherineengle4196]

Wow! TY for clarifying this. When I visited the birthplace after going to the Trump rally I was well aware that Elvis and I shared the same kind of proverty. I was born in 1966 and my momma and I had a very hard time. My mom would walk to work cleaning hotel rooms and she would bring home 25.00 to 35.00 a week to support us. If she got work at all. We lived in a lot of old run down houses that didn't have much in the way of furniture. The times when Veron went to prison were hard times I know this because of my mom sharing her memories with me. My mother was born 1927 to a family of coal miners. When momma was 3 she lost her mother and her baby sister that her mom was pg with. My grandfather would walk coal camp to coal camp with my momma. They would go to camps in KY and TN where my grandfather would knock on the door of someone's house and ask to leave her on their front porch. Momma said she would sit waiting for her daddy to come and get her. She told me that he had a little suitcase he would carry that had a little dirty white pillow he would take out and she would lay on the ground with that pillow and sleep. Her body was so malnourished that she would sleep a lot. What got me was when she said they didn't eat much and if he didn't have some coal script to get food he would dig thru the garbage and get something out for them to eat. This would have been about 1931 to about 1933. Times were tough on people back then. The birthplace needs to show properly what happened to Vernon. To give more explanation about how Elvis and his mother had to leave. I always said that my mother was truly a poor coal miners daughter where Loretta Lynn was a well off coal miners daughter. The stories I heard from my momma during the depression were just heartbreaking. I know how hard it was for momma to take care of me and times were better then but really hard for us. So I can only image how hard it was for my momma and Elvis momma. God bless the incredible mothers out there and the fathers who had to make it during difficult times on their own. God bless love watching your videos.

[@rethastoneking4680]

Catherine Engle Oh my God..That is heartbreaking Catherine.. You should try and write a book and tell all about your family history.It would be an amazing story to read..even a good movie with the right director. People love true stories and your story would be a real hit....Blessings to you.....

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

Thank you for sharing your family's story. May God bless you and yours.

[@catherineengle4196]

@@rethastoneking4680 I have thought about writing a book. I would write down the stories my mom tell me. So I have many. She lived to the age of 85 but could remember back to the age of 3. I guess that is why I can remember back being the age two. I myself have lived a hard life as well. But thank God I come from a long line of strong women. It is something I have seriously thought about. TY

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

@@catherineengle4196 I agree with others about a book. If you can get a little dictating tape recorder, maybe you could record stories with approximate time they happened. Each story could be spliced together or be individual chapters with a descriptive chapter heading.💝

[@catherineengle4196]

@@shirleymuhleisen683 my oldest daughter will be 40 next year. We had a conversation 2 days ago and she is really wanting me to also document my life as well as all I know about my moms. Ty for your encouragement. God bless

[@1stdean0]

Another great video! Thank you for all the great information!

[@cindeem6499]

Thanks for sharing your videos are so informative.

[@johncoffman2703]

Another good one. Loved this story

[@yvetteheller1083]

Oh my! It is nice to hear what really happened! But such a sad story that ends up good! Gladys was a very strong godly warrior who wanted her family together ❤️ Thank you for sharing this, Spa Guy! 👍💯💕

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

That's a sad story about them but, I'm glad you shared it with us. They all look sad in that picture. I wonder where they were in that picture. I don't if they were or, if that's just the way they took pictures back than.

[@annettefluit3496]

My parents family were all serious in their pictures. Its the way pictures were taken.

[@BobbyTucker]

My Mother worked in that same factory back then, small world. If I can remember correctly, my Mother left working aat that factory and went to work at the "Blue Boy", or "Blue Bell" shirt factory. I'm trying to do some research on my family's life back then.

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

Did the gentleman giving you information about the house, and people migrating from farm life to the factory write any articles/books? I LOVE this story-thanks!. Also, any more history of Tupelo tornado would be fascinating!

[@pemical35uk]

Hi SPA GUY Another great video .History in the making.Elvis is always portrayed as being a very humane person which I guess he was. This story underlines the possible reason why. Elvis no doubt grew up in an atmosphere of love ,but also in a lot of anxiety, Why is my dad in prison ? . and no doubt feeling shame. Where is the next meal coming from? etc . I wonder if Elvis knew the full story at the time or was the full story not told to him because he was a child. This video answers and asks a lot of questions Great video thanks to Roy Turner and all concerned.

[@RobinMarkowitzcoolmedia]

He learned a sketchy version of it. I think it wasn't something they liked to talk about. He was there, because they had conjugal visits, so he saw his daddy regularly during the time at Parchman, *at* Parchman. Vernon's Uncle Noah took them in his school bus. Those were his first memories, sadly.

[@lyndaantoinette8391]

Aww bless her, she had a tough time 😢

[@elviscanadien2895]

Absolutely awesome! Thanks so much!!!

[@mrDCunningham]

So interesting. Boy those were some hard times for them. Wonderful vlog 👍🏻😎

[@TCBSonny]

Thanks Billy for another interesting video.

[@Mark13091961]

Interesting detail, thank you as always Billy

[@delladawn1149]

I remember reading her letter somewhere. Most likely in one of my many books of course Another good one Spa Guy!!

[@SpaGuy]

To my knowledge these letters have never appeared anywhere until now.. You cannot find them on the internet which is unusual nowadays..That is why I marked them like I did so they cannot be copied and put on the internet....

[@veep2240]

P.S Gladys was a legend in her own right! ❤️

[@Rita_654]

That was great detective work Spa Guy ❤ stand by your man, that's what Gladys did, she was a strong woman. Elvis did everything for her. She did everything for her family.

[@bonniefoerster8526]

Hi this is Bonnie Foerster I'm Salt Lake City Utah I found this is so fascinating I always respected Vernon Presley and you made it so clear that he was not a criminal thank you for that now it makes sense why he was such a tight-fisted man with money and how strong Gladys was she kept her family together it's fascinating how you can go back so many years and find out this information I think you're absolutely amazing you're in my bucket list to meet someday I owe you so many things cuz I have been in office since since I am 12 years old and I learned more and more about the king the man that walked on this Earth so proud thank you so much I thoroughly enjoy this❤❤❤❤❤

[@faulltw]

I wonder how Gladys and Vernon met?

[@lkcontrols]

$40 in 1938 is worth $778.18 in 2021 and $15 in 1938 is worth $291.82 in 2021

[@ct8755]

Billy, do you know when the story came out that Vernon went to prison? Was it before or after Elvis’ death? The reason I wonder in today’s world the media would try to tear someone like Elvis apart and make him feel terrible because a family member went to prison. They would try and ruin a career. I don’t believe Elvis was ever asked about this in any interview, nor was Vernon. Great video as always!!

[@SpaGuy]

I would say after.. Someone found out he had been then speculation started and it became what people told as the truth instead of someone checking out what really happened..

[@ct8755]

Spa Guy Thank you for your response!

[@hotrodjimmy3085]

Another great video from Mr. Billy the spa guy. Thank you for setting the record straight. 👊✌

[@freetob1]

Wow!!! He sure did get treated so badly. How sad that he even served a day for the check or checks that were forged. Those were HARD PRISONS even in 1975. I actually was at that prison visiting my step father's brother with my Mother. If you were a trustee, you had a full stripe down your pant leg, half trustee half stripe. I heard some horrible stories that took place there.