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Darko Desic's Remarkable Journey from Fugitive to Freedom

After nearly three decades on the run, Croatian-Australian Darko Desic hopes to lead a quiet life.

  • Darko Desic, a Croatian-Australian, was initially imprisoned for cultivating an illegal substance.
  • Desic escaped from prison and managed to evade authorities for 29 years.
  • His story has sparked a range of reactions, with some viewing him as a criminal and others as a compelling human story.
  • Desic's tale comes at a time of heightened political rhetoric around immigration.
  • Many readers express empathy for Desic, wishing him peace in his newfound freedom.
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