The film, which also stars Kirsten Dunst, Peter Dinklage, LaKeith Stanfield and Juno Temple, is inspired by the true story of Jeffrey Allen Manchester, a convicted bank robber who pulled off one of the most bizarre prison escapes in U.S. history and went on to hide out inside a children's toy store. While the movie takes creative liberties, at its core, it’s drawn from one of the stranger chapters in American true crime.
Here's everything you need to know about Roofman including which parts are fact and which are fiction.
Is Jeffrey Allen Manchester a real person?
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Did Jeffrey Allen Manchester hide out in a Toys "R" Us?
Yes. After escaping from prison in 2004, Jeffrey Allen Manchester secretly lived inside a Toys “R” Us in Charlotte, North Carolina. He carved out a hidden space in the store’s walls, sneaking food, supplies, and even toys without employees noticing for months. The movie likely plays up Manchester's antics in the store at night for dramatic effect, but he did, in fact, live in the toy store for months before being caught. Manchester also used the Circuit City next door as an additional living space, though this is not mentioned in the movie.
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Did Jeffrey Allen Manchester burn down the dentist office?
Yes. Manchester's mugshot was shown on the nightly news. Members of their church saw his photo and called the police. A detective met with Wainscott, who then set up a meeting with Manchester to catch him. He arrived at her apartment with a bouquet of flowers.
Where is Jeffrey Allen Manchester now?
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