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notthesethings t1_jbptdhp wrote

Reply to comment by TheMobyDicks in Update: our friend Brett was found alive hiding out in the woods. by mikenice1

There was a right wing militia terrorist guy that evaded police for years in the 90s this way. Can’t remember the specifics other than hearing about the manhunt in the woods of I believe North Carolina when I was a kid.

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cwalton505 t1_jbpwvgo wrote

70s actually if I recall. I think John Raymond? John Redbone? John Ramo? Something like that I think?

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woolsocksandsandals t1_jbrbams wrote

I heard about that. Happened in Washington, early 80’s I think. Some sheriff’s deputy was harassing him and he snapped.

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notthesethings t1_jbpyhl5 wrote

Might’ve happened twice. The one I’m thinking of happened not too long after ruby ridge and Waco.

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dcs1289 t1_jbrc2u7 wrote

I think they’re making a Rambo joke

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Zapafaz t1_jbquwik wrote

Not a wanted criminal type but Christopher Thomas Knight lived alone in the woods of Maine for almost 30 years, partly by stealing supplies.

(side note: I only know of him because of the excellent video essay Fear of Cold by Jacob Geller)

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chaos_punk t1_jbrk6zz wrote

Fantastic book about him too, if you’re into books.

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TheMobyDicks t1_jbpu740 wrote

Cool. I'm going to try to find it.

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