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Bizarre jailbreak: How French prisoner escaped in released cellmate’s laundry bag; went unnoticed for 24 hours

Elyazid A, an inmate nicknamed "the Joker," escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison by hiding in a laundry bag belonging to a released cellmate. He was recaptured 25km away, prompting investigations into the prison's systemic failures. Overcrowding and staff shortages contributed to the oversight, highlighting broader issues within the French prison system, which faces significant overcrowding and security challenges.