| rdfs:comment | - Details: Mitchell, the leader of the infamous Stopwatch Gang of Canada, later became known as one of the most skillful bank robbers in the United States. Mitchell was believed to have made off with over $3 million during a 15 year spree of robbing banks. Every robbery he would wear a comic mask. In 1983, he was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison, but in 1986, he escaped from prison with Johnny Salazar Stewart and another prisoner. The third prisoner was soon captured, but Mitchell and John Stewart eluded authorities. In December 1987, they robbed a bank in Gainesville, Florida, and made off with nearly $500,000. Stewart was arrested soon afterward, but Mitchell remains on the run. Police believe there were two distinct characteristics about Mitchell; that he may be taking experim
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| abstract | - Details: Mitchell, the leader of the infamous Stopwatch Gang of Canada, later became known as one of the most skillful bank robbers in the United States. Mitchell was believed to have made off with over $3 million during a 15 year spree of robbing banks. Every robbery he would wear a comic mask. In 1983, he was arrested and sentenced to 20 years in prison, but in 1986, he escaped from prison with Johnny Salazar Stewart and another prisoner. The third prisoner was soon captured, but Mitchell and John Stewart eluded authorities. In December 1987, they robbed a bank in Gainesville, Florida, and made off with nearly $500,000. Stewart was arrested soon afterward, but Mitchell remains on the run. Police believe there were two distinct characteristics about Mitchell; that he may be taking experimental medication to retard his aging process and that he is known for being an accomplished gourmet cook. Extra Notes: The case was featured as a part of the January 23, 1991 episode. Results: Captured. In 1994, he was arrested after robbing a bank in Southaven, Missisippi and pleaded guilty to two bank robberies. He was convicted of both and sentenced to a grand total of 60 years imprisonment. Mitchell died of lung cancer in prison in 2007 at the age of 64. Links:
* Patrick Mitchell at Wikipedia
* Fast Bank Robber Slows Up in Jail : Crime: Leader of the notorious Stopwatch Gang gets tripped up on an old trick in Mississippi.
* Patrick Mitchell on the FBI's website
* Stopwatch Gang leader, Paddy Mitchell, dies
* Wake held for notorious Stopwatch Gang leader
* Patrick Mitchell at Find a Grave
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