Arkansas authorities capture notorious criminal after extensive manhunt

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Arkansas authorities capture notorious criminal after extensive manhunt
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A convicted killer and rapist known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks' was captured after a 13-day manhunt in the Arkansas mountains, following his escape from prison by impersonating a corrections officer. The escape and subsequent search involved bloodhounds, drones, helicopters, and a specialized border patrol team, highlighting the rugged terrain of the Ozarks. Hardin, who had been serving sentences for murder and rape, was identified through fingerprinting and recaptured near the prison he escaped from.

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