Killer tries to escape prison twice in one day using homemade handcuff keys – and gets hands on officer’s gun
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A convicted killer tried to escape from prison twice in one day, breaking free from his handcuffs using homemade keys and getting his hands on an officer’s gun. Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins told WRAL News that, during his first attempt, McLellan used the homemade key to try to free himself from his leg restraints in the car on the way to the courthouse. That time, McLellan was able to remove a “black box” – an item connected to other chains – using a second homemade key as the vehicle traveled along Interstate 40, said Wilkins. During the encounter, the convicted killer also reportedly said “you’re going to love this” – believed to be referring to his escape plan.
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