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Narrator: "Welcome to Jerusalem's Most Wanted. I'm John Walshavius. Every week we bring you the story of a fugitive from justice, and you, the viewers, help these wanted suspects be apprehended. Last week, James, the brother and a follower of Jesus, was captured, tried, convicted and executed, all thanks to you, and the tireless efforts of our brave law enforcement officials.

This week, our show spotlights one of the ringleaders in the Jesus gang. Simon, cryptically referred to in sedition circles as "the Big Fisherman," formerly operated a family fishing company before he was caught up in this religious cult. Since the crucifixion and rumored revival of the messiah-figure Jesus, whom we have reported on in previous programs, Simon Peter has become a notorious figure in the news. Weeks earlier, when the Sadducees and the High Priest had thrown Peter and many other of the followers of Jesus in the town jail, they escaped under mysterious circumstances.

Last week, Simon, who also goes by the alias of Peter, was finally netted by the Roman authorities and placed in Herod's prison for trial and sentencing. But unbelievably, he somehow also escaped this high-security stronghold, with the help of unknown accomplices, and is currently at large, healing the sick, causing commotions, and spreading his heretical and dangerous doctrines.

Tonight we dramatise the events of that daring jailbreak, based on the testimony of eyewitnesses. Keep your eyes open for...Jerusalem's Most Wanted."

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Narrator: "Peter was safely incarcerated in the capable hands of experienced high-security prison staff. No-one had ever succeeded in an escape effort from this impenetrable fortress. But that was about to change. Meanwhile, hidden in their meeting place in a house in Jerusalem, were the rest of the wanted members of the infamous Jesus gang. Plotting together, they reacted to the news that their beloved Simon Peter was now going to face the justice of Rome and Herod's police force."

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Narrator: "Conspiring with a higher power, the followers of the rumored-to-be-risen Jesus Christ spent the rest of the night in petitioning their God. Back at Herod's prison facilities, Peter, seemingly unconcerned about his looming trial and execution, slept the sleep of the innocent. What would happen later, in the early morning hours, was as shocking as it was unexpected."

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Narrator: "Slipping off quietly under the cover of rain and darkness, the fugitive from the law Simon Peter made good his outrageous escape. Oblivious and unconcious from the attack, the guards and prison staff were little aware that their most dangerous inmate was once again free to cause upset and anarchy. As he made his way to a safe house, where his accomplices continued their prayer vigil, Peter runs into an unexpected roadblock on his race for freedom."

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Narrator: "The drama that played out on the night of the jailbreak wasn't over, as in the morning the prison staff became aware of the escape. Chaos and confusion reigned as the realization sank in that their security had been breached, and repercussions were to swiftly follow. Sadly, not everyone came through the events of that night unscathed. Justice denied, became justice enraged. And the righteous fury of the law was not to be denied an outlet."

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Narrator: "Peter's escape had severe repercussions for the entire prison, prompting an investigation of all employees and guards, eventually resulting in the execution and complete replacement of the entire staff. New security measures were implemented to guarantee that such an event could never occur again. Simon Peter, meanwhile, is still at large. Your assistance is needed to locate him and his fellow gang members, and to bring them to justice. Please report any information you may have as to the activities and whereabouts of this dangerous criminal. Rest assured, the might of Rome will wipe out all traces of this strange religion. History will record how our divine Emporer forever banished the name of this Jesus.

We'll be back next week with more news in the ongoing struggle to enforce the law and punish evildoers. In the meantime, be on the alert for... Jerusalem's Most Wanted. I'm John Walshavius. Good night!"