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How It Really Happened· Season 6 · Episode 3

Escape from Dannemora: Killers on the Loose (Part 1)

S06E03·5.0·March 21, 2021·42m·CNN

Two dangerous killers break out of one of New York State's toughest prisons. Convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat cut through steel walls, crawl through steampipes, and snake their way through a maze of tunnels on their way to freedom. When authorities discover the details of their elaborate escape - there are more questions than answers. Who are these men? How did they mastermind their plan? And can they capture them before they kill again?

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#1In Season 6of 8 rated episodes
#11All-timeof 75 rated episodes
+0.0vs season avgSeason 6 averages 5.0
2021First airedMarch 21, 2021

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