About this episode

The episode explores the life of Ronald Carnes, who spent 41 years as a fugitive after being wrongfully implicated in a crime.

Send us Fan Mail If you were to meet Ronald Carnes, you’d never suspect he’d spent nearly half his life as a fugitive from the law. In 1970, the Black Panthers sent Ronald to Winston Salem to volunteer in their breakfast program for underprivileged youth. But when compatriot, Richard Carter, held up a convenience store, Carnes was implicated by association and sentenced to 15 – 20 years in prison. Three years later, he escaped and spent the next 41 years on the lam. ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Judy Van Wyk, April Barber Scales

Guest: Ronald Carnes

Topics covered

• fugitive life
• prison escape
• Black Panthers
• underprivileged youth
• criminal justice

Keywords

• Ronald Carnes
• fugitive
• Black Panthers
• prison escape
• criminal justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Panthers

Places: Winston Salem

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