Episode
The Daring Prison Escape of Rédoine Faïd
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- How To Survive
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- Mar 9, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1143
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Summary
On July 1, 2018, infamous French criminal Rédoine Faïd orchestrated a daring escape from Réau Prison using a hijacked helicopter, an act later dubbed a 'family affair' by prosecutors. Notably, this wasn't his first jailbreak. How did France allow Faïd to outsmart the system twice? Discover how he planned an escape from a cell under strict surveillance and managed to evade capture for so long. To grasp the scope of these escapes, it's essential to understand Faïd himself. He's not just a bank robber; he's a theatrical mastermind. Explore the gripping real stories of triumphs and failures in extreme situations, and the crucial decisions that changed lives. 00:00: The Most Insane Prison Break Ever01:28: Faid's Career in Crime02:47: Hollywood Meets Highway05:36: A Nation Shocked07:14: First Escape10:58: Second Escape14:00: The Price of Being a Legend #RédoineFaïd #prisonbreak #helicopterescape #Frenchcriminal #jailbreak #bankrobbery #France #criminalmastermind #escapestory See show notes: https://inlet.fm/how-to-survive/episodes/69ac6860ac90cc991fcd75b5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices