MCC Escape
- Officials at a federal Loop jail discovered that two convicted bank robbers had escaped after employees arriving for work at about 7 a.m. today and saw a makeshift rope hanging from the outside of the high-rise facility, federal officials said in charging the two with escape.
Joseph "Jose" Banks and Kenneth Conley made good their escape from the Metropolitan Correctional Center after last being seen for a head count conducted at about 10 p.m. Monday, authorities said.
The two are believed to have scurried down ropes made from bedsheets from the high-rise cell they shared.
No one noticed these guys stockpiling bedsheets? Or having enough leftover clothing to make it look like they were sleeping in bed after they made it out a slit-window? This certainly made for an interesting day downtown.
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posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
65 Comments:
How's Cmdr. Graeber doing in 001?
There are cops that wear a badge and there are cops that should be wearing one but we are only able to attract those who should not and save money instead of criminals!
27 years and I learn every day.
Oh the Pane!!
keep 'em fat and tired...
gourmet meals and all the ladies (and men) they can stand.
THEN drop the hammer when they get to the federal casa de caca...
Yeah and the people in charge of our security and the assoc. hired no-bid clouted security contractors they approved this building and it's security, right -- like they approved the security disaster plans for our schools and our children.
I'M IMPRESSED!!
Is the building made out of that cheap material like you find down south? Ya-know, where if you have to run a cable or pipe to the outside you can just poke a hole in the wall with your finger? Yeah? How much of a discount did we get?
I did not pull out the yardstick, but here are the sizes I found.
Twin 96 inches, twin XL 102 inches.
15 stories is 150 feet, not sure how far these guys jumped, anything over 10 feet is risky, so 140 feet, so 17 to 18 bedsheets! Time for some inventory control. How the heck do you hide that many sheets in a cell.
Congrats to the escapees, job well done.
The Great Escape,Boy is this Great.
Ya know, after I saw what these two knuckleheads accomplished I kinda feel good, just a little, for the bad guys!
Something stinks.
This was either an inside job or they have some serious security lapses going on.
Why are the windows not disabled?
I gotta say, this is on the level of all of the greatest escapes in recent history! It must have taken balls of steel to go out that window.....John Dillinger would be laughing his ass off. Except for the fact they're dangerous criminals, you've got to give them some credit for ingenuity and big balls! And using the oldest tricks in the book! A better ending would have been if the sheets broke and they were found splattered flat on the pavement, but this is a good distraction from the Newtown news!
Don't forget that this guy still has $500,000 floating around from his bank robberies that the Feds never recovered.
This has to be the funniest thing Ive ever heard. Are the Feds oblivious or just stupid?
didnt clint eastwood pull something like this off when he was in jail in the 60s?
A white and black guy in Orange jump suits climbing down 150 feet of bed sheets and running through the loop at Christmas time? Didn't see nuffin Office.
Anyone see the Obama voter interviewed by WGN who said that the escapees deserved credit for their ingenuity?
What a world.
Supposedly the windows are only 5 inches wide,if that's true,there is no fucking way anyone could fit through.Hanging sheets a decoy? Inside help?
Rahm is calling for bedsheet control now. License and taxed by the city.
I smell a new stationary footpost for the boys in 001.
I posted last night on True News that it would have been funny if a passerby saw what was happening and set fire to the bedsheet rope as these idiots were halfway down.
Ya know SCC,that was exactly my thought when I first saw this on the news,Where the fuck did they get all of the bedsheets and towels.was waiting for an explanation,but never mentioned.Someones got alot of esplainin to do.
They didn't need that many bed sheets to make the rope they made. I saved a close-up detail of a large file of one photo if you're looking for it SCC. the rope was so thin you could barely see it against the building. they didn't use the full width of one sheet x the full length of the sheet.
the way the "rope" appears, they ripped each individual sheet into numerous narrower lengths and braided those lengths together. the thinner, braided length of sheet rope then made it easier to tie the numerous knots they used as they joined each braid together. it's clear from photo that they also fashioned harnesses out of a black material to seat themselves at the end of the braided length of rope as well. a google search will result in the photo I mention but if for some reason you can't find it, I'd be happy to email you the file, SCC.
Citizen Gigi here: As I read this last night on Chgo Breaking News, the first thing that came in my head was "nobody noticed fake bars in the window? Sheets missing? A rope dangling out the window?" WTF? WHO IS WORKING THIS PLACE?
Two questions:
1. How did they get the tie down straps from an ambulance gurney?
2. How did they drop the last 50 ft without getting seriously hurt?
Anonymous said...
There are cops that wear a badge and there are cops that should be wearing one but we are only able to attract those who should not and save money instead of criminals!
27 years and I learn every day.
12/19/2012 12:09:00 AM
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I read this six times and I still have no idea what you said.
I trust the U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois has increased the protection of the the federal judge who was told by Jose Banks, "You'll hear from me again."
We don't want the judge to end up like the husband and mother of Judge Joan Lefkow did in February 2005.
Just want to let everyone know....yesterday they were saying on the radio that Jose was looking at LIFE IN PRISON. If that is true killing a cop probably isn't something he is very concerned about especially since Quinn abolished the death penalty....nothing to lose.
Be Careful!
The original story said CPD didn't arrive on scene until almost 3 hours later... true?
Anonymous Anonymous said...
This was either an inside job or they have some serious security lapses going on.
12/19/2012 02:55:00 AM
I'd bet the latter. Complacency can be a bitch...all too easy to ignore routine after a while. So many questions though...starting with how did they get and braid THAT MANY bed sheets?
Think the one guys Judge is shitting bricks right now? Bet he has armed Marshalls 24 hours a day right now.
Writing on the bathroom wall says the goofy Sgt DC in 025 is so scared of one of these guys he wants a car parked in front of his house. Supposedly he "locked one of them up" and thinks this guys gonna get him. This is the same Sgt that wanted hand writing analysis because his name made the men's room wall.
"Sheet Happens"
2 thoughts..people will do anything to get out of chicago and was the the film ''escape from alcatraz'' playing the nite before?
the sun times has a great close up in the paper today of the rig they used... they were 17 stories up and they braided the sheets and sewed them with floss. They also made a rig out of seat belts... yes, seat belts. Where did they get seatbelts from in a maximum security federal jail???? Looks like security isnt as good as they thought
the problem is that most inmates aren't as dumb as people take them for. In fact most of the criminals are the ones who learn from a hands on method and so they are more likely to keeping trying new things till they succeed. Why will they keep trying new things to escape well that's simple really they have nothing else to do but sit there and wait so why not try it especially if your serving 20 years to life. You know what their reward is if they succeed right? A few hours of freedom and the chance to see something besides painted cinder block walls, metal doors, and willy who really smells. For most of them even seeing a tree would be a welcome sight, and going to a strip club well that would be a dream come true.
Christ we are really screwed if McCompstat taught the feebs how to cook the numbers on crime. How big is the eraser needed to erase a bank job by these two criminal masterminds?
Definite inside JOB. How can the inside be so STUPID? About 14 years ago I served a subpoena to an inmate while off duty and working as a process server. HOLY SHIT I walked around the place like I owned it. Any floor was open to me. Including access to visiting area with inmates. Not surprised this shit happened. Why it take so long. Could easily have changed clothes with inmate, he walk out of place with no problem and I say the asshole put a shank to my throat and threatened to kill me. DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNN
40+ yrs on the job ,thats the best I've heard yet. The middle of downtown and the feds can't keep these assholes incarcerated.Why don't someone ask mcgoofy if he can help?
Supposedly the windows are only 5 inches wide,if that's true,there is no fucking way anyone could fit through.Hanging sheets a decoy? Inside help?
12/19/2012 07:39:00 AM
Nope. The were both bulemic and anorexic because they could not stand being incarcerated. Their MCC nicknames were Slim and Shadow.
0848 You still need a lot of sheets. You dont just braid a few thin strips together that is capable of holding 185 lbs and as you braid thin strips together they loose length Try braiding 5 6 foot lengths of sheets together and when you are done you sure dont have anywhere near 6 ft of rope
sounds like some guard was asleep on the job , there are cameras all over the place zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
There are cops that wear a badge and there are cops that should be wearing one but we are only able to attract those who should not and save money instead of criminals!
27 years and I learn every day.
12/19/2012 12:09:00 AM
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I read this six times and I still have no idea what you said.
12/19/2012 09:37:00 AM
Ditto. WTF?
Hey SCC u gotta post this. Shit went up for grabs in the new 012 when the alternative h.s. for shit heads across the street let out and they all started yelling F the police and throwing rocks from a distance into the new open air parking lot. Can't imagine how it'll be on hot summer nites when hundreds of shit heads from the projects hang out on the streets (being that the new station is also rite across the street from the projects).
There are cops that wear a badge and there are cops that should (not) be wearing one but we are only able to attract those who should not and save money instead of criminals!
27 years and I learn every day.
12/19/2012 12:09:00 AM
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I read this six times and I still have no idea what you said.
12/19/2012 09:37:00 AM
try reading between the lines.
Head of security?? Barney Fife or
Laurel and Hardy?
Can't imagine how it'll be on hot summer nites when hundreds of shit heads from the projects hang out on the streets (being that the new station is also rite across the street from the projects).
12/19/2012 07:06:00 PM
i can.
please don't disappoint me.
Chalkie
One must be able to open the windows at MCC to get some fresh air?
I love it.....they scurried!
I read this six times and I still have no idea what you said.
Thought it was just me.
sources....inside job helpers to be paid once complete.....believe or not
SMS said...
the problem is that most inmates aren't as dumb as people take them for. In fact most of the criminals are the ones who learn from a hands on method and so they are more likely to keeping trying new things till they succeed. Why will they keep trying new things to escape well that's simple really they have nothing else to do but sit there and wait so why not try it especially if your serving 20 years to life. You know what their reward is if they succeed right? A few hours of freedom and the chance to see something besides painted cinder block walls, metal doors, and willy who really smells. For most of them even seeing a tree would be a welcome sight, and going to a strip club well that would be a dream come true.
12/19/2012 12:29:00 PM
Very true. Don't underestimate bad guys.
Let that escape be a wake up to all of you coppers that allow your prisoners to walk behind you into the station or lock up;that half-ass search your prisoners;that don't inspect the booth before sitting your prisoner across from you; or inspecting holding cell before placing your prisoner inside. Guard against complacency!!!
Anonymous said...
Anyone see the Obama voter interviewed by WGN who said that the escapees deserved credit for their ingenuity?
What a world.
12/19/2012 07:19:00 AM
Who did you vote for?
There are cops that wear a badge and there are cops that should (not) be wearing one but we are only able to attract those who should not and save money instead of criminals!
27 years and I learn every day.
12/19/2012 12:09:00 AM
Let me guess. You were drinking when you wrote this.
"One must be able to open the windows at MCC to get some fresh air?"
12/19/2012 11:10:00 PM
"Must be?"
Fresh what?
A steep learning curve lies ahead.
The door of the room you are sitting in does not have a handle on your side.
It kind of goes on from there.
"Supposedly the windows are only 5 inches wide,if that's true,there is no fucking way anyone could fit through.Hanging sheets a decoy? Inside help?"
12/19/2012 07:39:00 AM
I heard 4" on the window width -- but I also heard that they smashed out a few cinder blocks right adjacent to the window -- was it in a washroom? -- giving an opening they could just barely get through.
These are not good people, but, still, one does admire the initiative in a "technical accomplishment" sense. Too bad not put to anything more useful...that one black guy was really crazy, acting as his own lawyer, had to be tied into a chair to prevent his disrupting court, etc.
They may have access to several hundred thousand; may be harder to catch due to various possibilities this provides. Rent some little place in Nowheresville and just watch TV and drink beer...
...until they get into a fight over the proceeds, or some hooker jumps up woo woo woo she got smacked, and that'll be that. There is a certain "inability to maintain..."
"Sheet Happens"
12/19/2012 11:31:00 AM
Ees pronous "chit."
An don ju be lookin at my car, man. I keel ju.
"Their MCC nicknames were Slim and Shadow."
12/19/2012 04:31:00 PM
"I HEARD the shot! I HEARD the shot!
"It wa Slim Shady an Boo an Shorty! They run up in the buildin."
These are not good people, but, still, one does admire the initiative in a "technical accomplishment" sense. Too bad not put to anything more useful...that one black guy was really crazy, acting as his own lawyer, had to be tied into a chair to prevent his disrupting court, etc.
They may have access to several hundred thousand; may be harder to catch due to various possibilities this provides. Rent some little place in Nowheresville and just watch TV and drink beer...
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Houdini would be envious of the escape job these two pulled off. If they have access to the money that wasn't recovered, it will be challenging to find them. They could hide out in nearly any major city without much notice outside of Chicago. Neither of them have really distinctive looks and wouldn't stand out much in a crowd.
Anonymous said...
Anyone see the Obama voter interviewed by WGN who said that the escapees deserved credit for their ingenuity?
What a world.
12/19/2012 07:19:00 AM
Who did you vote for?
Not for that Marxist piece of shit. See if you can figure it out. Without help from the government, that is.
Not buying this story! I smell, under paid contracted out incompetent, crooked security.
The Thread Count doesn't add up!
The Teacher
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Anyone see the Obama voter interviewed by WGN who said that the escapees deserved credit for their ingenuity?
What a world.
12/19/2012 07:19:00 AM
Who did you vote for?
Not for that Marxist piece of shit. See if you can figure it out. Without help from the government, that is.
12/20/2012 06:23:00 PM
Explain Marxism,moron.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Anyone see the Obama voter interviewed by WGN who said that the escapees deserved credit for their ingenuity?
What a world.
12/19/2012 07:19:00 AM
Who did you vote for?
Not for that Marxist piece of shit. See if you can figure it out. Without help from the government, that is.
12/20/2012 06:23:00 PM
Explain Marxism,moron.
Marx (Obama) wanted/wants a classless society. He doesn't care that most millionaires worked and sacrificed things to make those millions. He wants the pot smoking slacker that lives with his mom and the millionaire to be equal. You know, "you didn't build that."
Now go fuck yourself comrade moron.
"...the projects right across from the new 012..."
You think those are projects? That is luxury housing compared to the projects we used to have when men were men and women were glad that we were.
Go back to Starbucks.
Strip Club? Outstanding.
When and where?
I love the feel of implants.
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