News in Brief: Rapist Escapes Through Unlocked Jail Door

Bryan Belrad
Abel Morin was sentenced to five concurrent life terms for kidnapping, burglary, and multiple rapes. Just hours after arriving at the prison in Hebbronville, Texas, the 24 year old escaped.

While being transferred between cells, Morin was left in a cell that was not securely closed, behind a gate that was not locked.

Sheriffs are investigating why the prisoner was left with what amounts to a get out of jail free card, if only he tried the door.

At the last update, Morin was still at large.

Published by Bryan Belrad

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  • Rosa Hayes3/1/2008

    My dad is a CO and he is constantly checking the locks and doors because of situations like these. Great reporting.

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