Inmate escapes from Death Row in Texas

David F Mayer — 11/4/2005 3:20:10 PM (archived)

Death Row Inmate Bolts From Texas Jail
Friday, November 04, 2005

HOUSTON â€” A Texas death row inmate somehow found some civilian clothing, changed out of his orange jumpsuit and used a fake ID badge to escape late Thursday from the Harris County Jail (search).

Thompson also had an ID card suggesting he worked for the Texas Attorney General's office.

Rather pathetic security for a murderer on Death Row.

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Inmate escapes from Death Row in Texas - David F Mayer - 11/4/2005 3:20:10 PM
- If his sentence had been carried out in a timely manner, this wouldn't be a problem. (n/t) - Lee - 11/4/2005 5:04:44 PM
  - Amen. The guy murdered two people. - David F Mayer - 11/4/2005 5:32:37 PM
    - And how many more will die by the hands of a man who should no longer be living? (n/t) - Lee - 11/4/2005 10:30:06 PM
    - re: now now...He might have been framed by a diabolical prosecuter... - Ms. Holly Wood - 11/4/2005 5:49:18 PM
      - He is comparing notes with O J Simpson. - David F Mayer - 11/7/2005 11:41:13 PM
- re: Inmate escapes from Death Row in Texas - REB - 11/4/2005 3:30:03 PM
  - "They are looking for him around town, but I bet he is gone." - David F Mayer - 11/4/2005 3:49:31 PM
    - I could be wrong. He could still be hiding in town. - REB - 11/4/2005 4:03:28 PM
      - Escapees are nearly always caught - FrankC - 11/4/2005 4:16:00 PM
        
        re: Escapees are nearly always caught - Eri - 11/5/2005 1:36:08 AM

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