Read And Write With Natasha

She helped a murder suspect escape and wrote about it


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Toby Dorr, is a former prison librarian who made headlines in 2006 for assisting convicted murderer John Manard in a daring escape from the Lansing Correctional Facility in Kansas.

Toby, who faced legal consequences for her role in the escape, shares her side of the story, shedding light on the events that captivated the nation in her new memoir Living with Conviction.

Hear firsthand about the choices she made, the consequences she faced, and what life has been like since her involvement in this infamous prison break. 

Don't miss this in-depth conversation with a central figure in one of recent history's most talked-about prison escapes.

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About Natasha Natasha Tynes is a Jordanian-American author, journalist, and book coach based in the DC area. Beyond children's books, she writes literary fiction (They Called Me Wyatt, Karma Unleashed) and helps aspiring authors pu...

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Read And Write With NatashaBy Natasha Tynes