Mr. Battle, who is supposed to pay $45 a week, has watched his debt build up to $5,000.

Mr. Battles says he has virtually given up the business.

Mr. Battle, 51, had been one of four suspects at large.

Mr. Battles did not respond to requests for an interview.

Mr. Battle was alive and doing fine at a few minutes after ten when his nurse last checked him.

"Mr. Battle said he wasn't the only one in the family who practiced that philosophy."

Mr. Battle took a deep breath and walked over to them.

Mr. Battle took the senior class along the same path.

Mr. Battle did not return calls seeking comment for this article.

Mr. Battle soon began focusing on the theater, with impressive results.