Episode Description: On March 1st, 1969, Marie Dean Arrington escaped from the Florida Women's Correctional Institution after cutting a window screen and jumping out. Two months later, she was added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list, which made her the second woman ever to be added to the list. But how did Arrington end up in prison, and why did she choose to escape? In this episode, we unpack the life and legacy of Marie Dean Arrington and what her experiences tell us about the treatment of Black women in the criminal justice system.
Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of gun violence and murder.