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Questions linger over James Earl Ray escape at Brushy Mountain
The escape from Brushy Mountain Prison raises questions about how seven inmates bypassed a live 2 300 volt cable, how a secret ladder was built, and why guards failed to notice. Investigators cite wall notch formation, weather erosion, and possible guard distractions as factors. The ladder may have been made from pipe remnants possibly used in renovations. Larry Hacker, a prison worker, is suspected to have built the device but denies involvement. Guard posts and out-of-emergency staffing practices are under scrutiny.
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Tennessee
Ray Blanton
Blanton
C. Murray Henderson
Henderson
Jerry Ward
Ward
Davis
Larry Hacker