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Paroled After 28 Years in Prison for 15 Cent Holdup
George Jones, 58, from Oklahoma, received a parole recommendation after 28 years for a 15 cent holdup. He had a life sentence and faced death row earlier, but a dramatic series of letters and job offers followed the news. Jones, once known as Kansas City Fat, said he hopes to rebuild and plans to answer many letters from well wishers.
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Tulsa Tribune
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