Escapes

Escapes are one of the most critical challenges faced by correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on escape prevention, response strategies, and analysis of past incidents. Understanding the causes and methods of escapes is essential for improving security measures and reducing the risk of such events. Explore our section on Correctional Facility Security for insights into strengthening facility security.

Escapes

Authorities search for ‘dangerous’ inmate who escaped from a Pa. jail using sheets

Officials say Michael Burham escaped by climbing on exercise equipment and using bed sheets tied together

July 08, 2023 10:19 AM

Capital Punishment

Curtains open, curtains close: Witnessing the execution of CO killer Michael Tisius

Eight loved ones of correctional officers Jason Acton and Leon Egley attended the execution

June 08, 2023 05:02 PM

Casey White

Arrests and Sentencing

Ala. inmate who escaped with CO’s help gets life sentence

Casey White was sentenced to life for his guilty plea to escape charges, related to his 11 days on the run with CO Vicky White

June 08, 2023 04:48 PM

UK fugitive who taunted police on Facebook caught

Craig “Lazie” Lynch was caught after nearly four months on the run

January 13, 2010 02:50 AM

3 Ill. prisoners still on the run after escaping lockup

January 07, 2010 06:43 AM

Video: Robbery suspect slips cuffs escapes outside court

22-year old Naquan Thompson was captured by NYPD 9 minutes later

January 07, 2010 04:07 AM

Mass. prison escapee captured in Georgia

Man who escaped in November faces rape charge

January 05, 2010 06:39 AM

U.K. fugitive now taunting police via Facebook

December 30, 2009 02:03 AM

Circle K robber escapes Tenn. prison, headed north

December 29, 2009 02:04 AM

Man plays ill, flees Ark. jail

December 29, 2009 02:01 AM

Prison escapee updating Facebook page on the run

December 23, 2009 06:41 AM

Ellaborate escape plot thwarted at Texas jail

December 23, 2009 06:18 AM

Fla. fugitive recaptured after 30 years on the run

December 22, 2009 06:34 AM

3 caught with prison escapee face charges of helping him

December 16, 2009 06:50 AM

Texas officer fired after inmate wheelchair escape

December 11, 2009 06:23 AM

5 Mich. prisoners stab officer with pitchfork, escape

December 08, 2009 01:37 PM

Texas wheelchair escapee recaptured

December 07, 2009 05:41 AM

Texas inmate pulls gun on officers, escapes van

December 01, 2009 08:03 AM

Escaped Mass. inmate learned of indictment before staff

November 30, 2009 06:23 AM

Pa. murder suspect uses pass to escape prison

November 30, 2009 05:59 AM

Texas inmate escapes while being transferred

November 30, 2009 05:57 AM

Officials say Austin prison escapees may be headed to Mexico

November 25, 2009 03:52 AM

La. prisoner walks out when officer leaves door open

November 25, 2009 03:41 AM

2 in Ill. fired over escape of bank robber

November 20, 2009 06:17 AM

N.H. inmate dug hole in ceiling, covered it with toothpaste, climbed to freedom

November 19, 2009 07:06 AM

Brother of ‘Dark Knight’ director plots Batman-esque escape

November 06, 2009 02:42 AM

U.S. felon involved in secret videos in Ecuador

October 30, 2009 07:48 AM

Inmates escape, set fire to prison in Honduras

October 26, 2009 07:13 AM

Pair escape from W.Va. prison work camp

October 26, 2009 06:56 AM

Calif. rape suspect back in jail after 2 days on run

October 22, 2009 03:02 AM

Gap in ankle monitoring in Ga. makes escape easy

October 21, 2009 03:11 AM

Inmate tries to jump fence with newspaper as body armor

October 08, 2009 06:37 AM

Guard killed in jailbreak by Colombia rebel leader

October 08, 2009 06:35 AM

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