Arkansas ex-police chief's 6-month escape plan highlights prison security lapses
Grant Hardin, known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks,' spent six months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison by exploiting lax security in the kitchen, where he crafted a fake law enforcement uniform. His escape was facilitated by procedural violations by staff, and he survived in the woods for months before being recaptured. The incident has prompted reviews of prison security and systemic issues.
