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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Shattered my whole world': the wild story behind stranger-than-fiction drama Roofman

Jeffrey Manchester escaped prison and secretly lived inside a Charlotte Toys R Us, dating Leigh Moore while attempting a normal life before his capture.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Escape of 20 Barrio 18 gang members from a maximum-security prison sparks crisis in Guatemala

Guatemala's Minister of the Interior Francisco Jimenez explained that on Friday, October 10, prison intelligence units raised the alarm about a possible prison break, so they conducted a biometric verification and a head count of inmates. During the procedure, it was reliably established that 20 inmates had evaded security controls and were no longer in Fraijanes II, Jimenez said at a press conference on Monday.
World news
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

The True Story of Jeffrey Manchester from Channing Tatum's Roofman'

Was there really a North Carolina man named Jeffrey Manchester who was convicted of robbing 42 fast-food joints by tunneling into their rooftops overnight and sticking up the minimum-wage workers in the morning? Yes, that's entirely true. The crime spree lasted two years and ended (temporarily) when the then 28-year-old was convicted in November 2000. And yes, he really did endear himself to his victims by being apologetic and friendly while holding them at gunpointwhich made the witnesses remember more about him.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Last of 10 inmates who escaped from New Orleans jail captured by police

The last fugitive from the high-profile, 10-man New Orleans jailbreak in May has been captured, according to authorities. In an announcement on Wednesday, Jason Williams, the New Orleans district attorney, said that authorities had captured four-time convicted killer Derrick Groves after a standoff at a home in south-west Atlanta. Groves' escape represented a serious breach of public safety and a historic failure of custodial security, Williams' statement said.
US news
#assata-shakur
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Assata Shakur, fugitive Black militant and godmother to Tupac, dies in Cuba | Fortune

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
World news

Assata Shakur, Godmother of Tupac Who Found Asylum in Cuba, Dies at 78 | KQED

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

Assata Shakur, fugitive Black militant and godmother to Tupac, dies in Cuba | Fortune

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
World news

Assata Shakur, Godmother of Tupac Who Found Asylum in Cuba, Dies at 78 | KQED

#manhunt
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Manhunt under way for gangland criminal who escaped from garda station through unlocked door

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Manhunt under way for gangland criminal who escaped from garda station through unlocked door

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Manhunt under way for gangland criminal who escaped from Kilkenny garda station through unlocked door

Fugitive is considered the leader of a drug-dealing network and may have fled abroad
Miscellaneous
fromPodcaster News
1 month ago

New LiSTNR Podcast Uncovers How One Of Australia's Most Wanted Hid In Plain Site For Years - Podcaster News

When a neatly dressed man in his 60s walked into Dee Why Police Station in NSW to hand himself in, police were dumbfounded. Darko Desic: a prison escapee who was featured on Australia's Most Wanted, and had been on the run from police since busting out from Grafton Prison, using a hacksaw and bolt cutters three decades earlier. Surviving on little more than his wits, charm and guile, Darko dodged numerous hair-raising close calls over the years.
World news
#security-lapse
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

The 'Devil in the Ozarks,' former police chief turned convicted murderer, escaped from prison after monthslong planning using kitchen supplies

fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

The 'Devil in the Ozarks,' former police chief turned convicted murderer, escaped from prison after monthslong planning using kitchen supplies

Video games
fromInverse
3 months ago

Xbox Game Pass Just Quietly Added The Best RPG That's Also A Prison Break

Back to the Dawn offers a unique RPG experience set in a prison that emphasizes character-driven storytelling and social dynamics.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

French man who escaped prison in cellmates' bag rearrested DW 07/14/2025

An inmate escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison by hiding in a laundry bag but was recaptured the following morning.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

French prisoner rearrested days after escape in cellmate's laundry bag

Elyazid A, 20, known as the Joker or the Equaliser, was detained early on Monday morning after escaping from Lyon-Corbas prison in a laundry bag.
France news
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Manhunt launched after violent burglar flees prison

Colin Williams, a prisoner serving for aggravated burglary, has absconded from an open prison, prompting an urgent manhunt by Cheshire Police.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Manhunt launched after three men with links to Ireland escape from UK jail

We are appealing to the public for any information around MacDonagh, Casey and Harty's whereabouts, or anyone who may see them to get in touch.
UK news
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Fugitive found in Northern California after 3 decades on the run

These guys are always looking over their shoulder. And we're not going to stop until we get you.
San Francisco
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Recaptured Arkansas prison escapee known as the Devil in the Ozarks' sent to SuperMax prison

Grant Hardin, a convicted killer, was recaptured after a two-week search and is now at Varner SuperMax prison.
#crime
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago
UK news

Ex-police chief who escaped Arkansas prison while serving time for murder recaptured: Authorities

Former police chief Grant Hardin, serving a 30-year sentence for murder and rape, has been recaptured after escaping prison for nearly two weeks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK news

Police launch manhunt after convicted murderer flees open prison in Scotland

Police in Scotland are searching for escaped convict Raymond McCourt, a murderer with previous violent offenses, warning the public not to approach him.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Ex-police chief and murderer who fled prison is captured, authorities say

Former Arkansas police chief Grant Hardin was recaptured after escaping prison during a high-profile manhunt for murder and rape.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Earthquake sparks mass escape from Pakistan prison

Over 200 inmates escaped from a Karachi prison during an earthquake evacuation, marking one of the largest jailbreaks in Pakistan's history.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Ex-police chief sentenced for rape and murder escaped prison disguised as prison guard

Grant Hardin, a convicted killer, escaped from prison by impersonating a guard, alarming the families of his victims.
The search for Hardin involves advanced techniques including canines, drones, and helicopters.
#new-orleans
US news
fromThe Washington Post
5 months ago

Jail employee arrested in connection with New Orleans inmate escape

A jail worker was arrested for facilitating the escape of 10 inmates by turning off water in their cell.
The escape involved assistance from jail staff, indicating serious internal security breaches.
France news
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Here's how 10 violent New Orleans inmates escaped jail - after leaving taunting graffiti for cops

Ten violent inmates escaped a Louisiana prison, leaving behind taunting graffiti and prompting a manhunt.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

As Trump calls for reopening Alcatraz, its most famous escape is still a mystery

Escape from Alcatraz was possible with creativity and courage, undermining its escape-proof myth.
Speculation persists about the fate of the 1962 escapees, igniting public interest.
San Jose Sharks
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Mexico seeks answers after Los Chapitos lieutenant El Ponchis' escapes from prison

El Ponchis, leader of Los Salazar cartel, escaped from a supposedly secure prison, raising concerns about prison management in Sonora.
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