End of Criminal Career
He was finally caught on April 22, 1994, and sentenced to 7 years and 9 months imprisonment; the sentence was later increased to 9 years imprisonment on appeal. It was estimated that the police had spent nearly $20 million on his pursuit.
He was released on parole after serving 6 years and 4 months on August 15, 2000. The expected media frenzy caused authorities to actually release him a day early to avoid the crowds.
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