Danelo Cavalcante

Introduction

P risons are some of the most harrowing places. With their towering concrete walls and cold, unclean cells, these unforgiving places house some of the deadliest criminals in the world. Prisons have long since been dramatized in the media and worldwide culture, playing major roles in the stories of many noteworthy criminals. While many may believe that these concrete fortresses are impenetrable or unescapable, history has proved that this is not always true. Prison breaks have fascinated the minds of the general population for decades. From American cultural icons like Bonnie and Clyde to cunning serial killers such as Ted Bundy, many notorious prison escapees have cemented their legacy in history. These jailbreaks serve as an exciting and fascinating look into the scheming minds of some of the world’s best-known and most-feared criminals. Several of these infamous escapes have even made their way into popular culture as films, books, and television series have been created about the criminal masterminds who have escaped jail

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Introduction