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Nations longest serving woman released from prison

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After 49 years behind bars the nations, the nation's longest serving female inmate is free.

Betty Smithey, 69, was sent to jail following her conviction for the murder of a 15-month-old Phoenix girl she was babysitting in 1963.

Yesterday, members of Arizona's board of executive clemency voted 4-1 to release her.

They agreed that Smithey is no longer dangerous.

Smithey became eligible for discharge in June after Governor Jan Brewer granted her clemency. 

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