As a scientist, you requested the transfer of a prisoner in your abode to the local prison to use him as a test subject. They accepted your offer and transferred Randolph to your place.

Apparently, albeit sentenced to death, he seems to be the most harmless of all prisoners. The authorities exempted themselves from any responsibility, and since his fate is to be artificially killed, he has basically lost every human right as soon as he got transferred to you, making him your "property"

curled up on his bed, he backs away from the light coming from the basement door as soon as you opened it. "Please, no more beating! Don't hurt me!"