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Mysterious Death Of Prisoner In Hole Stirs Uproar
Helena AP report on the death of Larry Cheadle, a 26 year old convict, in Montana's Deer Lodge prison hole. Officials conceal details amid ongoing lawsuits, sparking calls for transparency and becoming a likely 1968 campaign issue. Prison history shows prior escapes, parole, and conflicting autopsy notes. The case highlights official secrecy, legal actions, and public demand for information.
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the Register
Danville
Helena
Mont
Montana
Larry Cheadle
Cheadle
Deer Lodge
Helena Independent Record
Butte Montana Standard
Tim Babcock
F.C. Ellsworth Jr
Cheadie
Janet Sirrine
Billings
Sirrine
S. District Court
Russell Shultz
Wichita
Kian
Kansas
Perry Smith
Richard Wickok
Truman Capole
Shultz
U.S
Butte
Martin Mangan
Board of Institutions
Gov. Babcockr
Atty
Forrest Anderson
Anderson
Mangan
Ellsworth
Theresa Close
Patricia Scott
The
Peoples Voice
People’s Voice
Babcock
Bab Jcock
FBI