Escape from Dannemora

In "Escape from Dannemora," veteran true-crime writer Michael Benson unravels the gripping saga of Ricky Matt and David Sweat, two killers who orchestrated a daring escape from a maximum-security prison in New York, evading capture for three weeks. The narrative explores the complex relationship between the inmates and Joyce Mitchell, a prison employee who aided their escape, as well as the unsettling conditions of the Clinton Correctional Facility, now under scrutiny for drug trafficking and brutality. This tale weaves together adventure, psychology, and the darker sides of human relationships, drawing listeners into a chilling real-life thriller.