Through the walls. Onto the catwalk. Into the pipes. Out of a manhole.
The weekend escape by convicted murderers Richard Matt and David Sweat was intricate and daring. Many questions remained unanswered Monday as a manhunt continued and investigators focused on whether the two men had help from the inside.
Here’s how they actually did it.

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