Ex-police chief who escaped Arkansas prison is re-captured
Summary
A former Arkansas police chief named Grant Hardin, who was convicted of rape and murder, escaped from prison but was found and re-arrested by police near the prison. He had tried to disguise himself as a law enforcement officer to break out. Hardin was captured close to where he escaped, and his identity was confirmed through fingerprints.Key Facts
- Grant Hardin is a former police chief from Arkansas convicted of rape and murder.
- He escaped from prison on May 25 by disguising himself as a law enforcement officer.
- Authorities found Hardin just 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the prison.
- His identity was verified using fingerprint analysis by the Izard County Sheriff's Office.
- He is serving a 30-year sentence for murder and a 50-year sentence for rape.
- Law enforcement, including federal agents and specially trained teams, assisted in capturing him.
- Hardin was once called the "Devil in the Ozarks" due to his crimes.
- The Arkansas Governor thanked various law enforcement agencies for their efforts in the search.
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