InmateAid cannot disclose who created a specific inmate profile, and that policy applies without exception regardless of the circumstances.
Inmate profiles on InmateAid come from two sources. The first is the platform's automated database, which pulls publicly available inmate information from correctional systems across the country and incorporates it into the site. The second is individual users who create profiles manually when setting up their accounts to send letters, photos, or other services.
Because inmate information is drawn from public records, anyone can find a profile for an inmate on InmateAid regardless of whether they have a personal connection to that person. Public figures, athletes, entertainers, and others with name recognition attract attention from people who use the site specifically to reach out to well-known inmates. Since inmates have limited outside contact and a significant amount of time on their hands, many do respond to letters from strangers, which is part of what makes the platform useful beyond just family communication.
Multiple profiles for the same inmate, including ones with photos sourced from the internet, are a natural result of that open database structure. Photos that appear on publicly accessible social media or news sources can end up attached to profiles through the data aggregation process.
If there is specific content on a profile that is inaccurate or concerning, contacting InmateAid's support team at aid@inmateaid.com is the appropriate channel to request a review or correction.