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202050 minPGdocumentary

True Crime Gun Violence

Elusive Fugitives

202050 minPGdocumentary

Deputy Leland Chandler transports prisoners in Fort Payne, Alabama, leading to a carjacking escape.

True Crime Gun Violence

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Channel: Real Crime

Elusive Fugitives

2020• 50 minPG

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Deputy Leland Chandler transports prisoners in Fort Payne, Alabama, leading to a carjacking escape.

Synopsis

Deputy Leland Chandler of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Dept. transports three prisoners to a court hearing in Fort Payne, Alabama. The prisoners, shackled only at the ankles, execute a daring escape involving a carjacking at gunpoint. This episode recounts real FBI cases through reenactments and interviews, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement in capturing fugitives. Viewer discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of the content.

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