Breaking the Bars: The Texas Seven's Infamous Escape and Aftermath

The Genesis of a Notorious Breakout

On December 13, 2000, seven inmates orchestrated a daring escape from the John B. Connally Unit, a maximum-security prison near Kenedy, Texas. The group, later dubbed the "Texas Seven," included George Rivas, Joseph Garcia, Michael Rodriguez, Donald Newbury, Larry Harper, Patrick Murphy Jr., and Randy Halprin. Each was serving lengthy sentences for serious crimes, ranging from murder to sexual assault. Their escape was meticulously planned, exploiting weaknesses in prison protocols and staff complacency.

The escape unfolded during lunchtime, a period with reduced supervision. The inmates overpowered civilian maintenance supervisors and corrections officers, stealing their clothing and identification. Disguised as prison workers, they manipulated security systems and communication channels, ultimately gaining access to the prison armory and stealing firearms. They then commandeered a prison maintenance truck and drove out of the facility, leaving behind a note: "You haven't heard the last of us yet."

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