Dougherty sibling planned escape from jail

DENVER -- Authorities say one of three siblings who were part of a crime spree and nationwide manhunt planned to escape from a Colorado jail.

They say Dylan Stanley Dougherty got out of his cell through a plumbing access panel and got a note to his sister, Lee Grace Dougherty, telling her he was going to break her out of jail.

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He faces charges of conspiracy to escape and possession of contraband for the alleged escape plan discover during a Jan. 10 search.

According to an arrest affidavit, deputies found a homemade knife and letter to the FBI in Dylan Dougherty's cell. A deputy who followed the plumbing into the ceiling found footprints, as well as a note to Lee Grace saying he planned to subdue guards, steal their keys and escape with her.

(Associated Press)

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