KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two Louisiana prisoners missing for nearly two months were caught in Knoxville this week, and investigators believe the men pretended to be Hurricane Katrina victims to get aid.

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Zachary Arabie, serving a 20-year sentence for armed robbery, was captured Thursday at the University of Tennessee. Steven Ridge, serving 10 years for forgery and theft, was arrested Monday at a gas station, allegedly after trying to buy gas with fake money.

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