Some of the most high-profile criminals in the world face the toughest and longest prison sentences after being caught, however, for some of these criminals serving their sentence is the last thing on their minds. In today's episode of Xplained, we take a look at some of the most well-thought-out and executed prison escapes the world has ever seen.

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