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Murder Suspect Who Escaped Mental Hospital While Fully Shackled Found Stuck in Mud After Two Days on the Run

  • Christopher Pray escaped from Oregon State Hospital while fully restrained in shackles and handcuffs.
  • Pray stole a van and led police on a chase before escaping down Interstate 5.
  • After two days, Pray was found trapped in a muddy pond near Portland and required rescue.
  • Pray faces charges including attempted murder, robbery, and assault in Multnomah County.
  • Police are investigating why it took 12 hours to notify the public that the "extremely dangerous" Pray had escaped.
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