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.
In this final episode, we'll examine the cultural legacy and enduring fascination with prison escapes, from the romanticized portrayals in Hollywood films to the real-life stories that have captured the public's imagination. We'll explore how the media and entertainment industry have shaped perceptions of prison breaks, often glorifying the ingenuity and daring of the escapees while downplaying the trauma experienced by victims and their families. We'll also hear from criminologists, historians, and former inmates about the need to balance the public's thirst for sensationalism with a more nuanced understanding of the realities, consequences, and societal impacts of these events. By separating fact from fiction, this episode will provide listeners with a more holistic perspective on the complex and often controversial topic of prison escapes.
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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.
