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The Brushy Mountain Prison Breakout (Entry 159.AC0523)

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Escape Attempts at Brushy Mountain Prison

The chapter delves into the history of Brushy Mountain Prison, discussing James Earl Ray's failed escape attempt by stealing tools, a man's elaborate plan involving a dummy escape, and an inmate hiding his work on the ceiling during a movie night break. The conversation also explores the racial dynamics and alliances among inmates, particularly focusing on James Earl Ray's experience and the support he may have received. The hosts humorously touch on the possibility of murderers listening to the show, receiving letters questioning their opinions on historical figures and white people in relation to Dr. Martin Luther King's assassination.

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