After serving 25 years for double murder, Norman Porter escaped to Chicago, where he lived for two decades under the name JJ Jameson.
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After serving 25 years for double murder, Norman Porter escaped to Chicago, where he lived for two decades under the name JJ Jameson.
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Synopsis
Norman Porter, living as JJ Jameson in Chicago, was named the city’s “Poet of the Month” shortly before his arrest in 2005. He had spent 25 years in prison for a double murder in Massachusetts before escaping and assuming a new identity. The film presents perspectives from Chicago’s beatnik-artist community, the families of his victims in Boston, and the police officers who pursued him for two decades. Each viewpoint adds depth to the story of a man who eluded capture while cultivating a new life.
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Why Watch
- Meet Norman Porter, a double murderer turned poet.
- Follow the 20-year police hunt for a fugitive.
- See Chicago's beatnik-artist community in action.
Did You Know
- Norman Porter served 25 years in prison before escaping.
- He lived under the name JJ Jameson for two decades.
- Porter was arrested in 2005 after being named Chicago’s 'Poet of the Month.'
- The police investigation into Porter lasted 20 years.
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Who is Norman Porter?
Norman Porter is a convicted double murderer from Massachusetts who served 25 years in prison before escaping to Chicago.
What name did Norman Porter use while living in Chicago?
While living in Chicago, Norman Porter used the name JJ Jameson.
When was Norman Porter apprehended?
Norman Porter was apprehended in 2005 after being named Chicago’s 'Poet of the Month'.
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