California Inmate Arrested in New York City After 13 Years

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
California inmate who vanished from a prison camp in 2011 was arrested 13 years later in New York City. He had escaped with another inmate, Jose Padilla, who remains at large. Another escaped inmate from the same camp was captured after two weeks on the run.

Key Points

  • Eduardo Hernandez, who had escaped in 2011, was apprehended in New York City
  • He was originally serving a 13-year sentence for carjacking with a firearm
  • Escaped with another inmate, Jose Padilla, who is still missing
  • Another escaped inmate, James Xiong, was captured after two weeks on the run

Pros

  • Successful apprehension of a long-time fugitive
  • Demonstrates effectiveness of law enforcement in tracking down escaped inmates

Cons

  • The fact that his escaped accomplice, Jose Padilla, has still not been found raises concerns
  • Instances of inmates escaping from prison camps reflect lapses in security measures