Mark Cropp, a young man hailing from New Zealand, made a life-altering choice one night while serving a two-year three-month sentence for a failed drug transaction.
After drinking strong homemade alcohol made from apples, bread, and sugar, he and his brother drunkenly chose to give Mark a face tattoo using a DIY ink made from toothpaste and melted plastic utensils.
Unfortunately, the evening concluded with Mark getting the word ‘Devast8’ inked on his face, covering his jaw and lower face.
After being released from prison, his life took a turn for the worse due to this foolish choice. He was eager to begin anew and support his wife and daughter by finding a job. Additionally, he aspired to become a respected member of society and leave his past behind. However, this proved to be much more challenging than he had expected.
Mark couldn’t find a job even with his work history because of the large tattoo on his face, not his criminal record.