Jail House Tattoo - GOR-55568-08

Inmate in Putnam County Jail showing his jail house tattoo. Tattoos are used among to show gang membership and record the wearer's personal history--such as his or her skills, specialties, accomplishments and convictions. They are also used as a means of personal expression. Common tattoos are names of relatives or gang members, symbols of aggression, tattoos advertising a particular skill, or religious imagery. One of the most well-known tattoos is the teardrop tattoo, which commonly indicates the bearer has killed.

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Inmate in Putnam County Jail showing his jail house tattoo. Tattoos are used among to show gang membership and record the wearer's personal history--such as his or her skills, specialties, accomplishments and convictions. They are also used as a means of personal expression. Common tattoos are names of relatives or gang members, symbols of aggression, tattoos advertising a particular skill, or religious imagery. One of the most well-known tattoos is the teardrop tattoo, which commonly indicates the bearer has killed.