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The hole in the wall through which Toronto (Don) Jail prisoner David Bernard Donaghy, 20, made his escape
The hole in the wall through which Toronto (Don) Jail prisoner David Bernard Donaghy, 20, made his escape

The hole in the wall through which Toronto (Don) Jail prisoner David Bernard Donaghy, 20, made his escape

Date10/21/1976
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Original Toronto Star caption: The hole in the wall through which Toronto (Don) Jail prisoner David Bernard Donaghy; 20; made his escape. Police don't know how he managed it. It took some digging to get through the 30-inch wall; one bemused officer said.
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Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0011184F
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