The Sewer Pipe Escape
Underground Route
In 2001, inmates at the New Mexico State Penitentiary decided to take the low road – through the sewer pipes. Navigating dark, cramped pipes for hours, they finally emerged outside the prison walls. This escape required a detailed knowledge of the prison’s infrastructure and a stomach of steel.
Grit and Determination
Crawling through foul-smelling sewers tested the inmates’ grit and determination. Their successful escape highlighted just how far prisoners will go for freedom. This dirty job showed that sometimes, the road to liberty is not just hard but also downright disgusting.
