Search continues for Pa. murder suspect who escaped from prison

Sunday, October 12, 2003

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Authorities launched a massive manhunt Saturday for a murder suspect who officials say escaped from jail by climbing 60 feet down a rope made of bedsheets.

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