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In 2000, with well-planned ploys, seven prisoners escaped a Texas unit using strength, wit, disguises and plenty of teamwork.
In 2000, with well-planned ploys, seven prisoners escaped a Texas unit using strength, wit, disguises and plenty of teamwork.
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S1 "The Texas Seven"In 2000, with well-planned ploys, seven prisoners escaped a Texas unit using strength, wit, disguises and plenty of teamwork.
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