Charles A. Gardner

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Two Escaped Killers, Three Weeks of Terror, and the Largest Manhunt Ever in New York State

In June 2015 two vicious convicted murderers broke out of the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, in New York's "North Country," launching the most extensive manhunt in state history. Aided by prison employee Joyce Mitchell, double murderer Richard Matt and cop-killer David Sweat slipped out of their cells, followed a network of tunnels and pipes under the thirty-foot prison wall, and climbed out of a manhole to freedom. For three weeks, the residents of local communities were virtual prisoners in their own homes as law enforcement from across the nation swept the rural wilderness near the Canadian border. The manhunt made front-page headlines-as did the prison sex scandal involving both inmates and Joyce Mitchell-and culminated in a dramatic and bloody standoff. Now Charles A. Gardner-a lifelong resident of the community and a former prison guard who began his training at Clinton and ultimately oversaw the training of staff in twelve prisons, including Clinton-tells the whole story from an insider's point of view. From the lax ethics and sexual hunger that drove Joyce Mitchell to fraternize with Matt and Sweat, smuggle them tools, and offer to be their getaway driver, to the state budget cuts that paved the way for prison corruption, to the brave and tireless efforts to bring the escaped killers to justice, Dannemora is a gripping account of the circumstances that led to the bold breakout and the 23-day search that culminated in one man dead, and one man back in custody-and lingering questions about those who set the deadly drama in motion.

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In June 2015, two convicted murderers broke out of the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, in New York's North Country--launching the most extensive manhunt in state history and dominating the news cycle with the sex scandal linking both inmates to the prison employee who aided them. Double murderer Richard Matt and cop-killer David Sweat slipped out of their cells, followed a network of tunnels and pipes under the thirty-foot prison wall, and climbed out of a manhole to freedom. For three weeks, residents of local communities were prisoners in their own homes as law enforcement swept the wilderness near the Canadian border. Dannemora is a gripping account of the bold breakout and the search that ended with one man dead, one man back in custody--and lingering questions about those who set the deadly drama in motion. "A dramatic story. . . . A true community insider's perspective on a legendary manhunt." --Booklist "A gripping account of the daring prison break. . . . True crime fans will be more than satisfied." --Publishers Weekly "More than just a page-turner--a true story about people who are dedicated to seeking justice." --Robert K. Tanenbaum "An exciting read, full of shocking revelations. . . . Don't miss this stunning true story." --Gregg Olsen "Eye-opening, provocative . . . a true story, full of shocking twists and turns." --M. William Phelps

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