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Oldest US inmate dies at 101 after 70 years in prison

Published Wednesday, August 19, 2026

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  • Francis Clifford Smith was convicted of murder in 1950 when he was 25 years old.

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    The article highlights the growing issue of an aging prison population in the US and the need for "smart de-carceration" policies like compassionate release and elderly parole.

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