Bank robber Russell Manser was destined for a life in prison before he discovered a new path by confronting his hidden trauma. Now he's working to help others seek justice for crimes long buried.
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Russell was a notorious bank robber and escapee who seemed destined to spend the rest of his life behind bars.
But behind his repeat offending lay a crippling secret from his teenage years.
When he finally sought justice for these wrongs, life took an unexpected turn
Now the bank robber turned businessman is assisting others who want justice for crimes long buried. But it’s been a rocky road to redemption.
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