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The Man Who Lived Behind Bars for 70 Years | Annapolis News
Francis Clifford Smith, once believed to be the oldest inmate in U.S. history, died peacefully at 101 after spending over 70 years behind bars — a life marked by relentless legal battles, eight halted executions, and an unshakable claim of innocence for a 1950 murder conviction. Escaping prison in 1967 and later returning after parole violations, he finally embraced supervised care in a Connecticut nursing home before his passing, leaving behind a haunting legacy of justice’s long, winding path. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise…
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