16 Most Notorious Prison Breaks That Ever Happened

15. Pascal Payet, Helicopter Escapee (Three Times), 2001, 2003 & 2007

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Initially sentenced to 30 years for murder, Frenchman Payet gained notoriety for two daring escapes undertaken using hijacked helicopters (a popular form of escape apparently). In 2003, he also masterminded another helicopter escape for fellow convicts while on the run.

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