Bandit Who Always Prays Before Hold-Ups
MANAGUA (Nicaragua), May 30 (Recd. Bpm).—Dionisio Castillo, long known as a dangerous highway bandit, told a judge today he always said a prayer before each hold-up. Castillo was captured after killing a retired general, Jis Valle, last week. “Is it true you can escape from gaols by saying prayers?’’ the judge asked Castillo today. Castillo replied, "No.” “Did you pray you killed General Valle?” the juage asked. Castillo replied: "Every time I am about important business I say a prayer.’'
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Wanganui Chronicle, 1 June 1949, Page 5
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