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The Highlands Bakery Robbery
- In 1983, Alvin Knard and Wendell Davis robbed the Highlands Bakery for $50.75.
- Knard received a life sentence due to Alabama's habitual felony offender law.
Knard's Sentence and Release
- Knard's life sentence sparked debate about its harshness.
- He maintained his innocence, and after 36 years, his sentence was reduced to time served.
Collins Street Bakery's Rise
- Corsicana, Texas, home to the Collins Street Bakery, is known for its history in the oil industry and food production.
- The bakery gained international fame for its deluxe fruitcakes.