George Wright (fugitive)
George Wright | |
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Wright in 2011 | |
| Born | March 29, 1943 |
| Nationality | Portuguese-American |
| Other names |
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| Citizenship | United States Portugal |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) – 6 ft |
| Criminal status | Convicted |
| Motive | Robbery |
| Convictions | |
| Criminal charge | Murder, hijacking, kidnapping |
| Penalty | 15-30 years (for original murder charge) |
Capture status |
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Wanted by | New Jersey Department of Corrections |
| Accomplices | Asbury Park murder
Hijacking
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| Wanted since | August 26, 1970 |
Time at large | 48 years |
| Escaped | August 22, 1970 |
| Details | |
| Victims | Walter Patterson |
| Date | November 23, 1962 |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| Location | Asbury Park, New Jersey |
| Killed | 1 |
| Weapons | Sawed-off .22-caliber rifle |
Date apprehended | December 13, 1962 |
| Imprisoned at | Leesburg State Prison |
George Edward Wright (born March 29, 1943) is a Portuguese citizen of American origin, known for taking part in the hijacking of Delta Air Lines Flight 841. Originally arrested and convicted for murder in 1962 and sentenced to up to 30 years in prison, George Wright escaped from prison in 1970 and hijacked a Delta Air Lines flight in 1972 with a number of accomplices.
On September 26, 2011, Wright was arrested in Portugal. The United States Department of Justice requested his extradition from Portugal to the United States, but the request was denied on the grounds that Wright is a Portuguese citizen.