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True Crime Vault: Manhunt

True Crime Vault: Manhunt

Update: 2024-09-048
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The 2020 True Crime Vault podcast dives into the story of Richard Matt and David Sweat's escape from Clinton Correctional Facility in 2015. The escape was meticulously planned, involving the use of smuggled tools and the help of prison worker Joyce Mitchell. The podcast details the escapees' criminal histories, their motivations, and the challenges faced by law enforcement during the manhunt. It explores the escape plan, including how Matt and Sweat earned privileges, gained access to tools, and executed their escape. The podcast also highlights the role of Joyce Mitchell, her alleged sexual relationship with Matt, and her involvement in smuggling tools. The manhunt for Matt and Sweat was extensive, involving hundreds of law enforcement officers and utilizing various clues left behind by the escapees. The podcast describes the capture and death of Richard Matt, emphasizing his reckless behavior and the role of a cough in revealing his location. It also recounts the capture of David Sweat, highlighting his cunning and the role of a local trooper in apprehending him. The podcast concludes by discussing the aftermath of the escape, including the sentencing of Joyce Mitchell and Gene Palmer, and the changes implemented at Clinton Correctional Facility.

Outlines

00:00:00
The Escape from Clinton Correctional Facility

This episode introduces the 2015 escape of Richard Matt and David Sweat from Clinton Correctional Facility, highlighting the meticulous planning and the involvement of prison staff.

00:00:26
The Escapees: Richard Matt and David Sweat

The podcast introduces the two escapees, Richard Matt and David Sweat, detailing their criminal histories and the brutality of their crimes.

00:12:52
The Accomplice: Joyce Mitchell

The podcast reveals the role of Joyce Mitchell, a prison worker, in the escape plot, including allegations of sexual contact with Matt and her involvement in smuggling tools.

00:21:40
The Escape Plan and Manhunt

The podcast explores the escape plan, including how Matt and Sweat earned privileges, gained access to tools, and executed their escape. It also details the massive manhunt for Matt and Sweat, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement and the clues left behind by the escapees.

00:36:21
The Capture and Aftermath

The podcast describes the capture and death of Richard Matt, emphasizing his reckless behavior and the role of a cough in revealing his location. It also recounts the capture of David Sweat, highlighting his cunning and the role of a local trooper in apprehending him. The podcast concludes by discussing the aftermath of the escape, including the sentencing of Joyce Mitchell and Gene Palmer, and the changes implemented at Clinton Correctional Facility.

Keywords

Clinton Correctional Facility


A maximum-security prison in Dannemora, New York, known for its history of housing notorious criminals. It was the site of a daring escape in 2015.

Richard Matt


A convicted murderer known for his brutality and manipulative personality. He escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility in 2015 and was later killed by law enforcement.

David Sweat


A convicted cop killer known for his meticulous planning and cunning. He escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility in 2015 and was later captured by law enforcement.

Joyce Mitchell


A prison worker who aided in the escape of Richard Matt and David Sweat. She was convicted of promoting prison contraband and criminal facilitation.

Escape Plan


The detailed strategy used by Richard Matt and David Sweat to escape from Clinton Correctional Facility, involving smuggled tools, earned privileges, and access to restricted areas.

Manhunt


The extensive search for Richard Matt and David Sweat after their escape from Clinton Correctional Facility, involving hundreds of law enforcement officers and utilizing various clues left behind by the escapees.

Capture


The apprehension of Richard Matt and David Sweat by law enforcement, highlighting the methods used and the circumstances surrounding their capture.

Aftermath


The consequences of the escape, including the sentencing of Joyce Mitchell and Gene Palmer, and the changes implemented at Clinton Correctional Facility to prevent future escapes.

Q&A

  • How did Richard Matt and David Sweat escape from Clinton Correctional Facility?

    They meticulously planned their escape over several months, using smuggled tools to cut through steel walls and pipes, and eventually crawled through a heating pipe to freedom.

  • What role did Joyce Mitchell play in the escape?

    She smuggled tools to Matt and Sweat, including hacksaw blades, drill bits, and a punch tool. She also allegedly had a sexual relationship with Matt and planned to flee with them.

  • How did law enforcement capture Richard Matt?

    Matt was tracked down to a hunting cabin where he left behind clues. He was later killed by a Border Patrol agent after firing shots at a passing vehicle.

  • How did law enforcement capture David Sweat?

    Sweat was spotted by a local trooper on a public road near the Canadian border. He was apprehended after a foot chase and a brief struggle.

  • What were the consequences for Joyce Mitchell and Gene Palmer?

    Mitchell pleaded guilty to promoting prison contraband and criminal facilitation and was sentenced to up to seven years in prison. Palmer pleaded guilty to the same charges and was sentenced to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine.

Show Notes

Dannemora, NY. A prison escape so audacious it played out like a movie. Two inmates, the guards who helped from the inside, and three weeks with police hot on their heels. But could the pair united in escape hold it together in their life on the lam? 

Originally Aired: 07/24/2015

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Comments (3)

bluehaze73

he have her some dick 😅 For a crowbar

Sep 5th
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bluehaze73

I gotta give these guys credit. All they had was time. And the temperature? So imagine if they would have used that for good

Sep 5th
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bluehaze73

Aw, she almost vomited. 🙄

Sep 5th
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