The Daring Prison Escape of Rédoine Faïd

The Daring Prison Escape of Rédoine Faïd

From How To Survive by How To Survive

March 9, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

This episode explores the daring prison escape of Rédoine Faïd and the intricacies of his criminal career.

On July 1, 2018, infamous French criminal Rédoine Faïd orchestrated a daring escape from Réau Prison using a hijacked helicopter, an act later dubbed a 'family affair' by prosecutors. Notably, this wasn't his first jailbreak. How did France allow Faïd to outsmart the system twice? Discover how he planned an escape from a cell under strict surveillance and managed to evade capture for so long. To grasp the scope of these escapes, it's essential to understand Faïd himself. He's not just a bank robber; he's a theatrical mastermind. Explore the gripping real stories of triumphs and failures in extreme situations, and the crucial decisions that changed lives. 00:00: The Most Insane Prison Break Ever01:28: Faid's Career in Crime02:47: Hollywood Meets Highway05:36: A Nation Shocked07:14: First Escape10:58: Second Escape14:00: The Price of Being a Legend #RédoineFaïd #prisonbreak #helicopterescape #Frenchcriminal #jailbreak #bankrobbery #France #criminalmastermind #escapestory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/69ac6860ac90cc991fcd75b5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: How To Survive

Topics covered

  • prison escape
  • crime
  • French criminal
  • helicopter escape
  • bank robbery
  • criminal mastermind
  • extreme situations

Keywords

  • Rédoine Faïd
  • prison break
  • helicopter escape
  • French criminal
  • jailbreak
  • bank robbery
  • criminal mastermind
  • escape plan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Réau Prison, Hollywood

Places: France

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