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crime1 year ago

"Escaped Idaho Inmate Possibly Linked to Deaths of Dog Walker, 83, and Remote Cabin Resident"

The deaths of an 83-year-old dog walker and a 72-year-old cabin resident in remote Idaho may be linked to the escape of a white supremacist prison gang member and his accomplice. The escaped inmates were arrested after a hospital ambush, and authorities suspect their involvement in the deaths. The victims were identified as James L. Mauney and Gerald Don Henderson, with Henderson's partner expressing shock at the senseless murder. The accomplice had a history with the victim and had recently visited him, raising concerns. The inmates made initial court appearances, and the prison department is reviewing its policies in light of the escape.

crime1 year ago

"Idaho Prison Escapee and Accomplice Captured After Hospital Ambush, Ending Manhunt"

An escaped inmate and his suspected accomplice, both members of the Aryan Knights, a white supremacist prison gang, were captured in Idaho after a 36-hour manhunt following an ambush during a medical transport. Authorities believe the pair killed two men before being recaptured. The inmates had shared a housing unit and "common acquaintances" in prison. The Aryan Knights gang has a history of violence and criminal activities, and the escape has prompted a review of prison policies and practices.

crime-prison-system1 year ago

"Idaho Police Capture Escaped Inmate and Accomplice Linked to Hospital Ambush and Homicides"

Skylar Meade, an Idaho inmate who escaped custody, was described as a "bright individual" by a former prosecutor but had acquired neo-Nazi tattoos while in prison. He and his alleged accomplice, Nicholas Umphenour, were captured after a two-day manhunt. Both were members of the Aryan Knights prison gang, and Meade was serving a 20-year sentence for firing shots at law enforcement officers. The former prosecutor, who initially found Meade to be respectful, was surprised by his transformation and the presence of white supremacist tattoos.

crime1 year ago

"Manhunt for Armed Idaho Prisoner and Accomplice Escaping Hospital Attack"

In Boise, Idaho, inmate Skylar Meade escaped from a hospital during a shootout that injured three officers, including two correction officers and a responding police officer. Meade, a member of the Aryan Knights prison gang, fled with another suspect in a grey Honda Civic. The escape occurred as officials were transferring Meade back to prison after receiving treatment for self-inflicted injuries. A manhunt is underway for Meade, who is considered armed and dangerous.