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Michigan Prison Escapee Caught in Indiana

After a hostage he took managed to call 911

Reason Staff | 2.4.2014 8:15 AM

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Escaped Michigan convict Michael David Elliot was captured Monday in LaPorte County, Indiana, authorities said.

His capture ended a manhunt that kicked into overdrive after a woman abducted by Elliot managed to call 911.

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