Honduran president pardons murderer who saved hundreds from jail inferno

[G_j]

Honduran president pardons murderer who saved hundreds from jail inferno

Marco Antonio Bonilla used keys to open locks and a bench to smash down doors as fire raged and prison guards panicked

Rory Carroll, Latin America correspondent
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 22 February 2012 08.49 EST

The Honduran government has pardoned a convicted murderer who helped save hundreds of inmates during a fire that killed 360 people last week.

President Porfirio Lobo announced he would pardon Marco Antonio Bonilla, also known as Shorty, for releasing trapped prisoners from the horrific blaze that destroyed Comayagua jail.

While guards panicked and left screaming men to die, Bonilla – who had been outside his cell when the fire began – used a set of keys to unlock several barracks, each housing about 100 men. He also used a bench to smash open other locks.

"He put himself at incredible risk trying to save lives during the tragedy," Lobo said during a televised meeting with ministers

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/22/honduran-government-pardons-murderer-jail-hero

[whathehell]

1. Without knowing the details of his crime, that sounds just. n/t

[G_j]

4. also, Bonilla reportedly had just a few months left to serve. nt

[Evasporque]

2. Republicans would of called for prosecution for aiding an escape and vandalism....nt

[DUIC]

3. Like a Boss

That's the way to do things!!

[MinneapolisMatt]

5. I'd say that's completely fair.

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[Enrique]

6. well done Shorty

[roguevalley]

7. redemption comes when you least expect it.