FBI Wanted Poster William Guillermo Morales- FALN (07/06/2009)

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FBI Wanted Poster William Guillermo Morales- FALN

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Sold Date: 07/06/2009
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Fraternal, Political, Organizations

Large FBI wanted flyer for William Guillermo Morales dated June 11, 1979. Wanted Flyer 501 based on Federal warrant issued on June 1, 1979 at New York, New York charging him with unlawful interstate flight to avoid prosecution for the crime of escape. Morales had been convicrted of the receipt of explosives illegally transported in interstate commerce and unlawful possession of illegal weapons and explosive devices. Morales is a member of a terrorist group that has claimed credit for more than 100 bombings in which several deaths and injuries have occurred and is being sought as an escapee from custody, Morales should be considered armed, dangerous and an escape risk. Morales was the subject of one of the largest manhunts in US history. In May 1979, William Morales escaped from a guarded third floor room in New York’s Bellevue Hospital prison by climbing down an elastic bandage he dangled outside a window. His escape made him a folk hero to many Latinos. It also infuriated law enforcement officials who couldn’t figure out how Morales, who lost his fingers when a bomb he was making blew up, managed to climb down from the window. Morales is believed to be the leader of the FALN, the Spanish acronym for the Armed Forces of National Liberation of Puerto Rico, which launched armed attacks in New York in the 1970s and 1980s in its war for independence. The bombings included a 1982 New Year’s Eve blast at New York City police headquarters and a January 1975 blast at Fraunces Tavern in Lower Manhattan. Those bombings killed six people and injured hundreds. 16 x 10. . On the back of the poster is a list of various FBI offices. Both vertical and horizontal folds. Two holes on top. Overall, very good condition as shown on the scans. Shipping is $ 2.00. PayPal can be used.