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U.S. Marshals release age progression photos of man who escaped from Ohio prison over 50 years ago
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is still looking for a man who escaped from an Ohio prison over 50 years ago, according to a spokesperson with the USMS Northern District of Ohio.
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Lester Eubanks, 81, escaped from the Ohio State Penitentiary in 1973 while serving a life sentence for the death of 14-year-old Mary Ellen Deener.
The USMS worked with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to release age progression photos of Eubanks.
The spokesperson said the original image was completed in August 2019, but the USMS Cold Case Unit and NCMEC have been updating it since then.
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The USMS hopes the updated photos lead to new tips from the public, according to the spokesperson.
Eubanks killed Deener on Nov. 14, 1965, while she was walking to the laundromat.
The spokesperson said Eubanks was out on bond at the time for an attempted rape.
A jury found Eubanks guilty of murder while perpetrating rape on May 25, 1966. He was sentenced to death for his crimes two days later.
Eubanks’ sentence was commuted to life in prison while he was serving his time at the Ohio State Penitentiary in 1972.
Less than two years after the sentence modification, Eubanks was placed in the Ohio Corrections Medical Center and given an “honor assignment,” which allowed him outside of the prison walls.
Eubanks escaped prison while on assignment on Dec. 7, 1973, and hasn’t been seen since, the spokesperson said.
The case was turned over to the USMS Cold Case Unit in northern Ohio in 2016.
“Since then, the USMS has followed up on hundreds of leads and conducted dozens of interviews not only throughout the country, but internationally as well,” the spokesperson said.
Eubanks was officially listed as a USMS 15 Most Wanted Fugitive 45 years after his escape on Dec. 7, 2018. There is a reward of up to $50,000 available for information leading to his location.
The spokesperson said Eubanks was last seen in southern California in the late 1970s and was using the alias “Victor Young.” It is also believed that he was a janitor at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood in the late 1980s to early 1990s.
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Why artists are dropping out of the Great American State Fair
Musicians cancel appearances at the Great American State Fair after questions over Freedom 250 and claims the July Fourth event is nonpartisan.
As several states pull out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., questions are coming up closer to home — Is Ohio still participating?
Massachusetts and North Carolina won’t participate in the fair, according to USA TODAY. Reports also indicate that Connecticut, Illinois, Maine and Oregon are also expected to skip the event, with some states citing a combination of financial and political concerns as reasons for opting out.
Here’s what we know about Ohio’s role in the event so far.
Is Ohio skipping the 2026 Great American State Fair?
Ohio has confirmed its participation with a booth titled “Ohio: The Heart of it All,” which showcases state parks and childhood development. The governor’s office began the planning process for the booth in February, shortly after the Great American State Fair was announced, said Lisa Peterson director of communications in the governor’s office.
The Great American State Fair, organized by Freedom 250, is a 16-day exposition that will be displayed on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10.
Additionally, Ohio will host a stop from the “Freedom Truck,” a traveling exhibit tied to Freedom 250. The exhibit will appear at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Organizers describe the Freedom Truck as a mobile museum that visits existing fairs and community events, not a version of the Great American State Fair itself.
When does the ‘Freedom Truck’ stop in Ohio?
The Freedom Truck is scheduled to be at the Ohio State Fair from July 27 through Aug. 10, 2026 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
The exhibit includes interactive and historical exhibits about the founding of the United States, according to organizers.
The mobile museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, with the final day closing at 6 p.m.
What is the Great American State Fair?
The Great American State Fair is a 16-day event planned for June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Organized by Freedom 250, the fair is part of a broader effort to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with state exhibits, food, entertainment and cultural programming, according to USA TODAY.
President Donald Trump announced he will headline the Freedom 250‑organized Great American State Fair and hold an “America Is Back” rally, the publication reports.
America250 vs. Freedom 250: What’s the difference?
The Great American State Fair is part of Freedom 250, a Trump-backed initiative to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.
That effort is different from America250, the official, congressionally-authorized program coordinating nationwide commemorations. Meanwhile, America 250‑Ohio, the Ohio Commission for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, is the official state-level partner to the national America250 effort.
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Here’s a look at June 23, 2026, results for each game:
Mega Millions
Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
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Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
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Evening: 1-6-9-3
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Pick 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 2-9-2-5-7
Evening: 2-8-6-4-9
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Rolling Cash 5
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