The Left-Handed Note That Ended a Nine-Year Fugitive Life
The Left-Handed Note That Ended a Nine-Year Fugitive Life
A single left‑handed slanted note tucked into a school gate in June 2023 ended a nine‑year federal manhunt: it was signed "Frances," asked that a nine‑year‑old be excused from recital photos, and used Frances's real name on a school form - but why would a long‑term fugitive risk that slip? What unfolded between that Tuesday morning and a guilty plea in February 2024 changed everything.
In this episode, we follow the timeline from the note left at Ridgeline Elementary to the case closure the night after Frances pleaded guilty in…
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