This interview continued for one hour, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and included much more information than has been recorded above. The conversation has, of course, not been produced exactly, but is the interviewer's attempt [to] objectively to produce a portion of the material.

The inmate seemed quite at ease during the interview and showed no nervous tension by way of moving his hands or feet. He moved about in the chair occassionally. He is a medium-build man, 31 years of age, with an intelligent manner, but does not appear to be as old as he indicates in years. He has a quiet way of speaking and is not aggressive or offensive. He has none of the "typical" appearances for the criminal. He seems to be of the sensitive, fine-skinned type of personality, although he is active in athletics. It was noticeable, however, that his emotional tone is flat. He smiled twice during the interview, but this did not show any depth. His affect is dulled and he revealed little or no emotion to any of the questions or subjects discussed. The frequent pauses in his responses to questions are likely symptomatic of emotional blockage.

EVALUATION OF CONTACT

The conscious cooperation of the inmate, the time available, the office setting and the general mechanics of the interview were satisfactory in this interview, I feel. There was ample opportunity to note the expressions of the inmate and to get information from his statements.

This contact indicated a general indifference on the part of the inmate to the formalities of religion and his feeling that reality does not lie in such considerations for him. His intellectual prwess appears to be adequate, but his emotional capacities are impaired. While he superficially meets one in his conversation, emotionally he remains withdrawn and noncommittal. Even in his intellectutal productions in many instances he was non-committal. This becomes indicative of a discouraged and faithless personality and suggests that early experiences were so unfavorable that this defensive insulation has developed to afford some protection. The protection now, however, is the barrier to his development as a we-feeling, emotionally healthy and adjusted person. Even his crimes and acts of aggressiveness reveal a remote control feature indicating his basic personality withdrawal.

The contact indicated further that the inmate is not ready for insight and maturity. He continues to cherish his defensive weapons and to interpret life in a non-vital, mechanistic way which leaves him personally indifferent.