Episode 123: A Jailor and a Felon

Sinister Crimes and Cocktails: A True Crime Podcast

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In June of 2024, Mississippi jailer Ronnie Hunt was arrested and charged with helping inmate Joshua Zimmerman escape. Zimmerman, who fled to Chicago after his escape, was being held on attempted murder and robbery charges. So, what would cause a jailer to help a dangerous criminal escape and was there more than just one player in helping to facilitate it?
References:
Joshua Zimmerman: Mississippi inmate escaped, apparently found work at a Chicago restaurant and then barricaded himself there, officials say | CNN

Surveillance video of murder fugitive’s escape from DeSoto Co. courthouse stolen, claims DA (msn.com)

Joshua Zimmerman, man tied to Houston murder of 23-year-old woman, escapes Mississippi courthouse, authorities say - ABC13 Houston

Murder Suspect Escaped Custody, Ex-Jailer Allegedly Helped Him: Police (people.com)

Fired Mississippi jailer charged in escape of inmate caught weeks later near Democratic convention site in Chicago - CBS News

Ex-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago police (ksat.com)

Ex-Mississippi Jail Worker Arrested in Escape of Inmate Who Was Found Near D.N.C. - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Former Deputy Jailer Arrested in Connection to Escaped Inmate - Newsweek

Fired Mississippi jailer charged in escape of inmate caught weeks later near Democratic convention site in Chicago - CBS News

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