The Police Pursuit

Cry Macho

This thread traces the escalating pursuit of Mike and Rafo, from mistaken suspicion to detention, deception, and Mike’s dangerous escape.

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A Highway Roadblock A Highway Roadblock from "Cry Macho". A Highway Roadblock Search on the road Mike sees patrol officers searching drivers and passengers, suspects they are looking for Rafo, and turns onto rough…

A Highway Roadblock from "Cry Macho". A Highway Roadblock Search on the road Mike sees patrol officers searching drivers and passengers, suspects they are looking for Rafo, and turns onto rough…

A Highway Roadblock Search on the road Mike sees patrol officers searching drivers and passengers, suspects they are looking for Rafo, and turns onto rough back roads. Fear becomes the route The pair’s choice creates detours and distance from the main highway.

The Cockfight Raid The Cockfight Raid from "Cry Macho". The Cockfight Raid Police close in Officers raid the illegal cockfight where Mike has found Rafo.

The Cockfight Raid from "Cry Macho". The Cockfight Raid Police close in Officers raid the illegal cockfight where Mike has found Rafo.

The Cockfight Raid Police close in Officers raid the illegal cockfight where Mike has found Rafo. A narrow escape Mike disguises himself as a foolish tourist, while Rafo avoids arrest and later reappears in the courtyard.

A Second Pursuit A Second Pursuit from "Cry Macho". A Second Pursuit A patrol car follows During a dust storm, Mike sees a patrol car behind the damaged truck.

A Second Pursuit from "Cry Macho". A Second Pursuit A patrol car follows During a dust storm, Mike sees a patrol car behind the damaged truck.

A Second Pursuit A patrol car follows During a dust storm, Mike sees a patrol car behind the damaged truck. The road closes A fork leads them to fallen rocks and a dead end, leaving them exposed above the ravine.

The Border Detention The Border Detention from "Cry Macho". The Border Detention A mistaken investigation A sergeant searches the truck for narcotics and then begins asking about Rafo’s papers.

The Border Detention from "Cry Macho". The Border Detention A mistaken investigation A sergeant searches the truck for narcotics and then begins asking about Rafo’s papers.

The Border Detention A mistaken investigation A sergeant searches the truck for narcotics and then begins asking about Rafo’s papers. The real crime surfaces The officers discover enough to recognize a kidnapping and take the pair to an inn.

Mike Draws the Fire Mike Draws the Fire from "Cry Macho". Mike Draws the Fire An escape arranged Mike sends Rafo onto the roof and drives away alone to draw the patrol after him.

Mike Draws the Fire from "Cry Macho". Mike Draws the Fire An escape arranged Mike sends Rafo onto the roof and drives away alone to draw the patrol after him.

Mike Draws the Fire An escape arranged Mike sends Rafo onto the roof and drives away alone to draw the patrol after him. Crossing under fire The police shoot as Mike reaches the ravine and climbs into Texas wounded.

The first long day north

During Mike’s search in Mexico City

After the pair leave Janasco

Near the border after the dust storm

At dawn outside Fonda de los Quinos