All articles tagged with #convicted killer
Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and former police chief known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks,' was captured near an Arkansas prison after escaping in disguise nearly two weeks ago, ending a tense manhunt.
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.
A small Arkansas town is on high alert after Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and sex offender, escaped from prison while dressed in a makeshift law enforcement uniform, prompting a widespread search and community fear.
Ike Nicholas Souzer, a Southern California man convicted of killing his mother as a teenager, was captured in Mexico after walking away from a halfway house, violating the conditions of his probation. He had previously served his sentence for the 2017 killing and had a history of escaping custody. The Orange County District Attorney's Office described him as "extremely dangerous and violent." Authorities blamed judges for not giving him harsher sentences, and he has also been charged with attacks on correctional officers and other offenses.
A California man convicted of killing his mother as a teenager was captured in Mexico after walking away from a halfway house, violating his probation. Ike Nicholas Souzer, 20, had served his sentence for the 2017 killing and was on probation when he fled. Authorities described him as dangerous and violent, and he had previously escaped from a halfway house in 2022. The district attorney criticized judges for giving Souzer lenient sentences, and he has also been charged with attacks on correctional officers and other offenses.
Convicted killer Danilo Cavalcante, who escaped from prison and sparked a two-week manhunt, appeared in court with overgrown hair and shackles for preliminary hearings on escape charges. Witnesses testified about their sightings of the fugitive during his time on the run, including a homeowner who encountered Cavalcante on his property and another who heard noises indicating the killer's presence in his house. The district judge ruled there was enough evidence to proceed to trial for Cavalcante, who was charged and convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend by stabbing her 38 times in front of her children.
US marshals captured fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong, who had fled to Costa Rica after killing professional cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson, by placing a fake yoga instructor ad on social media, luring Armstrong out of hiding. Armstrong had shot Wilson out of jealousy after Wilson briefly dated Armstrong’s ex-boyfriend. After a month and a half on the run, Armstrong was located in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, where she was arrested after responding to the ad. She was convicted of murder and sentenced to 90 years in prison.
A convicted killer, Euren Balbuena, was sentenced to 33 years to life in prison for stabbing his girlfriend to death, when chaos erupted in a California courtroom as the victim's stepfather lunged at and punched Balbuena during the emotional victim impact statements. Balbuena had been convicted of first-degree murder, battery causing great bodily injury, and assault with a deadly weapon against the victim's mother. The attack occurred in 2020 when Balbuena stabbed his girlfriend more than 30 times with several knives. Following the sentencing, the district attorney expressed hope that the sentence would bring some relief to the victim's family.
A convicted killer in California was sentenced to 33 years to life for stabbing his girlfriend to death, when chaos erupted in the courtroom as the victim's stepfather lunged at the killer and landed a punch. The convicted killer, Euren Balbuena, was convicted of first-degree murder, battery causing great bodily injury, and assault with a deadly weapon against the victim's mother. The emotional victim impact statements were being read when the unexpected attack occurred, leading to the stepfather's removal from the courtroom. Balbuena's sentencing brought some relief to the victim's family, as the district attorney's office pursued justice for the brutal murder.
Kelvin Vickers, the man convicted of killing Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz and two other murder victims, was led away in Mazurkiewicz's former handcuffs after being found guilty on all 26 charges. The jury deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict, with emotions running high for the families involved. Vickers ambushed Mazurkiewicz and his partner while they were investigating other murders, and the jury determined that Vickers knew they were police officers. The families expressed relief at the verdict, but acknowledged the difficult reality of moving forward without their loved ones. Vickers is set to be sentenced in December, and his defense attorney plans to appeal.
Danilo Cavalcante, a convicted killer, escaped from a Pennsylvania prison by climbing through a corridor, diving through barbed wire, and bolting across the roof. He spent 13 days hiding among thick brush and surviving on watermelon before being captured near a tractor store about 18 miles from the prison. The manhunt disrupted the lives of local residents, who locked their doors and kept their lights on. Cavalcante had fled his native Brazil after a 2017 murder and went on the run again in Virginia after killing his ex-girlfriend. The FBI, DEA, and U.S. Border Patrol joined the search, which involved hundreds of law enforcement officers. Cavalcante was finally apprehended after being spotted on a residential surveillance camera and stealing a rifle. He planned to carjack someone and flee to Canada.
The manhunt for convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante continues as he remains on the run after escaping from Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania. Cavalcante, who was sentenced to life without parole for stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death, was spotted multiple times near the prison. He managed to escape by crawling up a wall, pushing through razor wire, and fleeing the facility. A prison officer who failed to report the escape has been fired. Authorities are facing questions about how Cavalcante was able to bypass security. The search perimeter has been expanded, and residents have been urged to remain indoors.
Convicted killer Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison on August 31, has been spotted multiple times within the search area targeted by hundreds of officers. The manhunt, now in its 11th day, has involved nearly 400 officers, tactical teams, K-9 dogs, and a helicopter. There have been "eight or nine" credible sightings of Cavalcante since his escape, causing distress among residents and fear among the victim's family. Cavalcante was convicted of first-degree murder for stabbing his former girlfriend 38 times in front of her children. Despite his elusive streak, authorities remain confident that he will be caught.
Victor Glenn, an Indianapolis man convicted of murder, was found dead at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, with authorities suspecting that he was killed by another person. The death is being treated as a homicide, and the Indiana State Prison Criminal Investigations Division is conducting an investigation.
Paul Flores, who was convicted of the 1996 murder of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, has been attacked in prison and is currently in serious condition at an outside medical facility. Flores was being housed at Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga when the attack occurred. The extent of his injuries is unknown, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.