Man Who Escaped Prison 30 Years Ago Hands Himself in to Police
- A man who escaped from an Australian prison 30 years ago has surrendered to the police
- Darko Desic reportedly escaped for fear of being deported to his native country, Yugoslavia
- His neighbours have since launched a fundraiser to help him get a lawyer
PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see YEN.com.gh News on your News Feed!
A man who spent almost 30 years on the run after escaping from prison has handed in himself to law enforcement officers.
Source: UGC
Darko Desic allegedly used a hacksaw blade and bolt cutters to escape from an Australian Prison.
Prison break
The New South Wales Police force released a statement on Wednesday, September 15, indicating he broke out of prison on July 31, 1992.
Download YEN's news app on Google Play now and stay up-to-date with all major Ghana news
The 64-year-old who escaped from prison aged 35 surrendered on September 12 and was arrested and charged with escape from lawful custody.
He appeared in court on Tuesday, and the next hearing is set for September 28.
According to 9News, Desic escaped from prison because he did not want to be deported to his native Yugoslavia. At that time, the country was embroiled in a civil war.
Losing home
According to reports, Desic opted to surrender after losing his job and, subsequently, his house due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Before surrendering to the cops, Desic was reportedly living on beaches in Sidney and doing odd jobs to make money.
Release
After news of his surrender broke, his neighbours started a fundraiser to hire a lawyer for him, raising GHc26,000 in less than two hours.
“He hasn't hurt anybody, has never put his hand out for government assistance and has been helping people in our community,” one of his neighbours said.
Escaping prison 12 times
In other news, YEN.com.gh reported that Baye Modou Fall, dubbed the "Escape Ace", was re-arrested on Thursday, June 3, after making his 12th escape from a Senegalese prison.
In an interview with the press, the fugitive narrated how he broke a ventilation gate in his cell and then rappelled down the prison wall.
Modou said that he made the daring escape because his trial has been dragging on for a long time.
Source: YEN.com.gh
