Daring Escapes: John Dillinger and the Mountjoy Prison Helicopter Breakout
In this thrilling episode, we dive into two of the most audacious jailbreaks in history. First, we recount the legendary escape of John Dillinger, the infamous Depression-era bank robber who broke out of an Indiana jail. His bold getaway cemented his status as America’s most wanted fugitive.Then, we fast-forward to 1973 for the dramatic Mountjoy Prison Helicopter Escape. In a scene straight out of an action movie, the IRA orchestrated a daring plan to extract three of their own from a high-security prison in Dublin—by hijacking a helicopter.Uncover what these escapes reveal about the ingenuity and determination of those desperate for freedom. Tune in to uncover the fascinating details behind these real-life great escapes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.talesfromtheunderworld.com/subscribe
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In this thrilling episode, we dive into two of the most audacious jailbreaks in history. First, we recount the legendary escape of John Dillinger, the infamous Depression-era bank robber who broke out of an Indiana jail. His bold getaway cemented his status as America’s most wanted fugitive.Then, we fast-forward to 1973 for the dramatic Mountjoy Prison Helicopter Escape. In a scene straight out of an action movie, the IRA orchestrated a daring plan to extract three of their own from a high-secur...