Case 032: Larry Chism

He escaped prison — and vanished without a trace.A convicted bank robber, parole violator, and drug trafficker, Larry Chism pulled off one of the most daring escapes in U.S. criminal history. And more than four decades later, he's still on the run.In this episode of Fugitive Files, we investigate Larry Porter Chism, a former lawyer turned criminal who was serving a 40-year sentence for drug smuggling when he broke out of jail in 1978. According to the FBI, Chism used an armed assault during a prisoner transfer to make his escape, wounding officers and fleeing into obscurity.Before his prison break, Chism was already a wanted man. His criminal resume includes:Armed bank robberyConspiracy to distribute narcoticsAssault on federal officersEscape from federal custodyDespite multiple sightings over the years — from the Deep South to Central America — Chism has never been caught. He remains one of the longest-running fugitives on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.The reward? $25,000 for information leading to his capture.The risk? He may still be armed and dangerous.This is Fugitive Files. Let’s get into it.