escaped prisoner
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The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation sought the public’s help in locating an escaped prisoner who was captured in Mexico last week but was released by a Mexican magistrate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
An escaped prisoner fooled staff into thinking he was asleep by putting a pumpkin and a boiler suit stuffed with clothes in his bed.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2024
The Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office identified the body found on Monday as escaped prisoner Gino Hagenkotter, police said in a news release.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
“This latest capture of an escaped prisoner from Missouri should underscore a very clear message, and one that applies globally: our efforts never cease. Ever,” said U.S.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 24, 2023
Sister Ignatia felt it best not to mention the escaped prisoner.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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