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Inmate Escape Attempt

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"Chilling Police Reports Unveil Disturbing Timeline of Deputy's Escape Attempt Attack"
crime2 years ago

"Chilling Police Reports Unveil Disturbing Timeline of Deputy's Escape Attempt Attack"

Police reports reveal a five-minute gap between when Marion County Sheriff's Deputy John Durm was attacked by an inmate and when CPR was performed, raising concerns about inmate transport and monitoring. The inmate, Orlando Mitchell, strangled Deputy Durm before attempting to escape. The incident has prompted questions about the sheriff's office's handling of violent inmates and the surveillance system. An internal investigation is underway, and the community is urging policy changes to protect deputies. Mitchell, who was in jail on a murder charge, is now held in the Johnson County Jail.

Tragic Escape Attempt Claims Life of Dedicated Deputy
crime2 years ago

Tragic Escape Attempt Claims Life of Dedicated Deputy

Marion County Sheriff's Deputy John Durm, a 38-year veteran of the department, was attacked and killed by an inmate during an escape attempt at the Indianapolis Adult Detention Center. The inmate, Orlando Mitchell, allegedly stole a transport van, crashed it, and was taken into custody. Durm's wife, who also works at the sheriff's department, and their four children are devastated by the loss. Mitchell, who was in custody for murder charges, will be arrested for Durm's murder once he is released from the hospital.