New York Prison Break: An Inside Look at Killers' Escape Route
Governor Cuomo's office released photos of the escape route used by two inmates who busted out of a maximum-security prison in Dannemora, N.Y.
Prison guards patrol the area outside the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, N.Y., June 8. Two prisoners escaped the state's largest prison by tunneling their way out, setting off an extensive manhunt.JACOB HANNAH / The New York Times via Redux Pictures
SHARE THIS —
As the search continues for Richard Matt and David Sweat, Governor Cuomo's office has released photos of the dramatic escape route used by the two inmates who busted out of a maximum-security prison.
This is one of two rectangular holes made in the cells of David Sweat and Richard W. Matt at the Clinton Correctional Facility. The inmates cut the holes into the steel at the backs of their cells and escaped the prison by tunneling their way out.Darren McGee / New York State Governor's OfficeRectangular holes seen in both walls from the catwalk behind the cells of where David Sweat and Richard W. Matt resided.New York State Governor's OfficeGovernor Andrew Cuomo tours the Clinton Correctional Facility.Darren McGee / New York State Governor's OfficeGovernor Andrew Cuomo follows the escape path where the two convicted murderers fled from the Clinton Correctional Facility.New York State Governor's OfficeMatt and Sweat used power tools to cut through steel pipes at the prison.New York State Governor's OfficeGovernor Cuomo looks at the manhole where the two convicted murderers escaped.Darren McGee / New York State Governor's OfficeNew York State Troopers search a truck at a check point near Dannemora, New York on June 8.CHRIS WATTIE / ReutersPolice officers search a property near the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York, June 8.CHRIS WATTIE / ReutersA law enforcement agent looks through a sniper scope while another in camouflage assembles a weapon during a search for the two escaped killers in Boquet, N.Y., June 9.Seth Wenig / APNew York State Police handout composite image showing convicted murderers David Sweat and Richard Matt.NEW YORK STATE POLICE
we and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences. by using the site, you consent to these cookies. for more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our cookie policy.