Governor Tom McCall made a strange and surprising plea to the convicted murderer three weeks after Carl Cletus Bowles vanished.
In a June 7, 1974, radio broadcast, McCall stated, “Carl, your escape from the custody of the Oregon State Penitentiary has put in jeopardy the finest prison superintendent and the most progressive correctional program in the United States.” I am requesting that you immediately return to the Oregon State Penitentiary in order to honor Superintendent Cupp’s numerous thoughtful gestures and demonstrate your respect for his faith in you.
Latest Public Safety News
-
St. Helens school board names retired head of Vancouver schools as acting superintendent
-
Judge grants DEA agent immunity from negligent homicide charge in crash that killed bicyclist in Oregon
-
Portland woman pleads guilty to animal neglect after years of neighbors complaints
-
4 key ways Portland police have changed in response to 2020 protests, according to outside report
Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!
