Legendary prison breaks and the inmates who engineered them. Correctional facility designers, escaped convicts, and manhunt coordinators detail the planning, execution, and aftermath of history's most daring escapes—and the security changes they forced.
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Legendary prison breaks and the inmates who engineered them. Correctional facility designers, escaped convicts, and manhunt coordinators detail the planning, execution, and aftermath of history's most daring escapes—and the security changes they forced.
The Devil's Island: Papillon's Perilous Pursuit of Freedom
The Escape Artists
19 minutes
2 months ago
The Devil's Island: Papillon's Perilous Pursuit of Freedom
Explore the infamous Devil's Island, the French penal colony that was once considered the world's most secure prison. Discover the audacious escape of Henri Charrière, also known as 'Papillon', and how his relentless pursuit of freedom led to one of the most legendary prison escapes in history. We delve into the planning, execution, and aftermath of Papillon's escape, and the impact it had on the prison system.
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The Escape Artists
Legendary prison breaks and the inmates who engineered them. Correctional facility designers, escaped convicts, and manhunt coordinators detail the planning, execution, and aftermath of history's most daring escapes—and the security changes they forced.