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Franklin Frye, who has languished in the St. Elizabeths psych ward after stealing a $20 necklace in 1970, has for years had his petitions to leave the facility and rejoin society denied, but he may coming up on conditional release. (The Washington Times)

Franklin Frye, D.C. psychiatric patient, may be released after 40 years

By Jim McElhatton - The Washington Times

Franklin Frye, 68, has been in D.C.'s St. Elizabeth's psychiatric hospital since being charged with stealing a $20 necklace in 1970. Photo by Jim McElhatton/The Washington Times

Franklin Frye languishes in D.C. psych ward 40 years after necklace theft charge

By Jim McElhatton - The Washington Times