Richard Lee McNair: The Prisoner Who Mailed Himself Out of Prison

In this gripping Breakout Kings episode, we delve into the astonishing story of Richard Lee McNair, the first prisoner to escape from a federal prison since 1991. Join us as we explore McNair's audacious escapes, his cat-and-mouse game with law enforcement, and his eventual capture.After mailing himself out of prison, McNair successfully evaded authorities and crossed into Canada, adopting various aliases and relying on his resourcefulness to sustain life on the run. He closely monitored media coverage of his story, using technology to produce fake identification and stay one step ahead.Throughout his fugitive journey, McNair stole vehicles and cash from car dealerships, utilizing his insider knowledge to evade detection. But his luck eventually ran out when an off-duty RCMP constable spotted his van, leading to a dramatic pursuit and arrest.Join us as we unravel the thrilling tale of Richard Lee McNair's audacious escapades, exploring his ingenuity, the intense manhunt, and the incredible series of events that led to his capture. Discover the extraordinary lengths McNair went to in order to maintain his freedom, and the ultimate price he paid for his actions.Note: This episode may contain sensitive content and is not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.SPONSORS:PodDecks: www.poddecks.com - promo code Larry21 for 10% off your orderHunt A Killer: www.huntakiller.com - Promo Code TCNS for 20% off your first boxAudible: Free Audio Book: www.audibletrial.com/larry21DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS.Follow Us on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/truecrimeneversleepspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/truecrimensIG: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeneversleepspodcastNow on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/truecrimeneversleeps/If you like our content, consider becoming a financial supporter:Buy Us A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/tcns<br/><br/>Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-crime-never-sleeps/donations<br/><br/>Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands<br/><br/>Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy