Can a leopard truly change its spots? Jana Bates believes in the transformative power of love and redemption, standing firmly by Jamel Dontez Hatcher, a man convicted of a heinous crime, as he seeks parole.

The story of Jamel Dontez Hatcher, also known as "Blacc iz Jesus," is one etched in tragedy and the ongoing quest for atonement. Hatcher's life took a dark turn on May 5, 2005, in Maple Heights, Ohio. Under the influence of drugs and alcohol, he murdered Danielle Boone, the mother of his child, in her apartment on Sunnyslope Road. The act resulted in a 20-year prison sentence, leaving behind a devastated family and a young daughter, Cyanne Hatcher. His journey from that fateful night to his present-day pursuit of freedom is complex, marked by remorse, rehabilitation efforts, and an unlikely love story. After that incident hatcher was sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing the mother of his child.

Jamel Dontez Hatcher: Bio, Career, and Professional Information
Full Name	Jamel Dontez Hatcher (Blacc iz Jesus)
Date of Birth	March 21, 1986
Gender	Male
Race	Black
Hometown	Cleveland, Ohio
Incarceration Details	Conviction: Murder of Danielle Boone Sentence: 20 years Admission Date: February 27, 2008 Institution: Richland Correctional Institution Status: APA Supervision Eligible for Parole: Late 2025 Inmate Number: A542927
Personal Life	Father of Cyanne Hatcher (born April 2005) Married to Jana Bates in 2021
Legal Information	Sentenced for shooting Danielle Boone in the head in an apartment on Sunnyslope Road, Maple Heights, Ohio.
Additional Details	Incarcerated for almost 20 years. Sought early release, which was not approved. Featured in "I Am a Killer" episode.