In the quiet plains of Sublette, Kansas, a tragic event unfolded that would cut short the life of a dedicated public servant. Irvin Ellis Powell, a 48-year-old White male, served his community as both a jailer and a dispatcher for the Haskell County Sheriff's Office. His commitment to law enforcement was a cornerstone of his life in the small, tight-knit town.
On March 17, 1995, the routine of the Haskell County Jail was shattered by a desperate and violent escape attempt. Three inmates,
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