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  1. Jailbreak in Walla Walla

    Emil Bordeneuf escapes county jail, leaving behind a bizarre, rambling farewell letter.

    Jan 13, 1865Walla Walla StatesmanCounty Jail, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

  2. A Daring Prison Break Nearly Becomes a Tragedy

    A Walla Walla prisoner’s attempt to squeeze through a barred window leaves him trapped and nearly hanging by his own neck.

    Dec 2, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

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