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Four Prisoners Escape From Lexington Jail
Four white men and two black inmates escaped from Lexington jail when the lock was forced with a pocket knife. Sheriff Watkins and a posse searched Athens area. two escaped men were recaptured later, others remained at large. Authorities offered rewards and issued warrants for the escapees while noting a prior similar break. Parvin Thornton and others connected to the case were mentioned as the escape unfolded.
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