7. The Texas Seven
On December 13, 2000, seven prisoners shockingly escaped from the maximum-security prison of John B. Connally Unit in Texas. At approximately 11:20am the prisoners began their individualized attacks on civilian workers, correctional officers, and inmates. Carefully distracting them while another attacked from behind, they stole clothing, identification, and money, leaving their victims tied, gagged, and hidden away.
After disguising themselves, three prisoners approached to the guard tower ironically pretending to be video surveillance technicians.While this was happening, the other four prisoners made telephone calls to the guard tower to keep them occupied. With surprise on their side, the three disguised prisoners attacked the guard tower stealing numerous weapons. Simultaneously, the other four stole a prison truck, and, meeting at the gate, the Texas Seven sped off into the sun.
Instead of laying low, the Texas seven went on a violent crime spree, robbing a Radio Shack and a Sporting Goods store. During the robbery at Oshman’s, police officer Aubrey Hawkins was shot and killed. About a month later, an episode of America’s Most Wanted led to their capture, including the ringleader of the Texas seven, George Rivas, who was subsequently charged with Aubrey’s murder and executed by lethal injection in 2012.
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