The Paper Plate Escape: The Prison Break that Broke the System - Softcover

Byers, Dubs

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1733796487 ISBN 13: 9781733796484

Publisher: Nandina Books, 2022

Synopsis

Monday, January 1, 1979, was a pivotal day in the history of the Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADC). It started out like any other day inside a prison. It ended with a total take-over of the maximum security building that housed the worst of the worst inmates in Arkansas, including some on death row. Officers were assaulted and hostages were taken inside the building. Outside, 10 inmates scaled the fence and led officials on a 14-hour chase that ended in the capture of all escapees. But that's not the end of the story. What happened next would change the course of corrections in Arkansas for decades to come.

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About the Author

William Dubs Byers, EdD, served 39 years with the Arkansas Corrections School System. He spent 20 years at Cummins as a teacher and principal in the school for inmates. In addition, he served 19 years in the central office as assistant superintendent and superintendent. After his retirement in 2014, he served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Dumas, Arkansas, for five years. He currently serves on the Arkansas Board of Corrections, having been appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson. Dubs has always had a keen interest in prison history and has an extensive collection of photos and memorabilia, along with hours of taped interviews with former employees and inmates. Dubs grew up in Hope, Arkansas. He and his wife, Jane, have been residents of Gould, Arkansas, since 1975.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nandina Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1733796487
• ISBN 13: 9781733796484
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 158