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Clearing Larry Floyd

He spent 20 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit

Larry Floyd claims that as a teenager he was coerced into a murder confession by his own father. After serving 10 years in Mississippi's infamous Parchman prison, Floyd made a daring escape in 1991, leading to a classic manhunt. The beating he sustained by more than 20 officers after his capture nearly killed Larry, and prompted an FBI investigation into the brutal conditions inside the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Larry miraculously survived and lives to tell his story.

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Gary Donatelli
November 1, 2016
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