3 Great Prison Escapes from History
These guys were geniuses
Escaping from prison is impossible for most people. There are guards, doors, padlocks, corridors, fences, and various other obstacles to get past.
However, there have been some individuals who defied expectations and broke out of their prison cells. Due to a combination of intelligence, skill, and determination, they took on the impossible and emerged victorious.
1. Jack Sheppard | Newgate Prison
Born in 1702, Jack Sheppard started robbing the people of London from an early age. Theft and deception became second nature, and he also developed a remarkable ability to escape from various prisons.
In October 1724, Sheppard ended up in Newgate Prison after committing another theft. Fully aware of their captive’s reputation, the guards at Newgate Prison handcuffed Sheppard and chained him to the floor. But these extra precautions weren’t enough.
Though Sheppard couldn’t unshackle his legs, he did manage to break the chain holding him to the floor, and after slipping through his handcuffs, he started to look for a way out. Having…
