My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark 410 - The Bossy One
Jan 11, 2024
The hosts discuss the 1931 Leavenworth Prison Break and the progressive approach of Warden White. They also talk about the importance of therapy, a daring prison escape plan, chaos in the woods, the capture of the escapees and changes in prison protocol.
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Years-Long Prison Break Plot
- The Leavenworth Seven planned their prison break for almost five years, hiding weapons in the prison.
- They used inside contacts and code words to get guns, dynamite, and ammo smuggled in undetected.
Hostage-Taking During Breakout
- The Leavenworth Seven took multiple hostages, including the Warden, as they attempted their break.
- Despite the Warden hiding his car keys, the group forced the gate and pushed through armed and desperate.
Failed Getaway Car Attempts
- The Seven repeatedly hijacked cars to escape but kept getting stuck in the muddy roads.
- They even carjacked soldiers and a school teacher's car but failed to get far due to mechanical and terrain issues.