gadlin has yet to be sentenced.three-strike convict, face as minimum of 25 years to life. >> the judge basically deemed me unfit for society. told me i was a career criminal. >> reporter: gadlin denies taking part of the robbery that led to his third strike but admits to prior thefts. >> like i'm in control of everything. i took on that role. i'm playing god, because i got a gun. give me everything. this little time that i've been down now, i dedicated to, like, soul searching, starting from the beginning and changing everything, like, the way i live. the way i talk. the way i carry myself. everything. >> reporter: gadlin says the grocery ads on his wall represents hope that he might go home one day. >> this right here, this was my favorite meal my mom used to cook for me when i was younger. now the fish sticks with the broccoli, that reminds me of my kids. they like fish sticks and chicken sticks. the fajitas, my wife loves chicken and mexican food. constant reminder, like, damn, that's my wife. that's my mom. that