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John Brown escaped prosecution for the murders he committed in Kansas by leveraging the political climate of the time, which was marked by intense conflict over slavery. His actions were framed within the context of "Bleeding Kansas," where violent confrontations between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions were common. Although he was involved in several killings, the chaotic circumstances and his portrayal as a radical abolitionist garnered him significant support, allowing him to evade legal consequences. Ultimately, his later actions at Harpers Ferry overshadowed his earlier offenses in Kansas.

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