All articles tagged with #prison escape
Twenty inmates, including high-ranking gang members of Barrio 18, escaped from a Guatemalan maximum-security prison, prompting a nationwide manhunt and investigations into prison security and corruption, with the U.S. offering assistance to overhaul the prison system.
Convicted murderer Grant Hardin, known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks,' planned and executed a prison escape over six months by disguising himself with homemade police attire, exploiting security lapses, and fleeing into the woods, where he was eventually recaptured after a week-long manhunt. The incident prompted reviews of prison procedures and security measures.
New Orleans officials mistakenly released inmate Khalil Bryan due to a clerical error at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, coinciding with a previous prison escape, prompting an investigation and a call for Bryan to surrender, as authorities seek to rectify the mistake and ensure public safety.
A prisoner in France escaped from Corbas prison by hiding in his cellmate's bag during his release, highlighting serious security failures amid overcrowding issues at the facility.
A 20-year-old inmate in France escaped by hiding in another inmate's luggage during release, leveraging the opportunity while the other inmate was being freed; he has ties to organized crime and a lengthy criminal record.
A prisoner escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison in France by hiding in a fellow inmate's luggage during release, amid concerns over overcrowding and organized crime links, prompting an investigation.
Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and rapist and former police chief, was recaptured in Arkansas after escaping prison nearly two weeks ago by disguising himself as a law enforcement officer. He was caught near Moccasin Creek with the help of tracking dogs and federal law enforcement support, ending a high-profile manhunt.
Over 200 inmates escaped from Malir Jail in Karachi after an earthquake caused chaos, with many breaking out of cells and storming the gates; police recaptured 80 inmates, while searches continue for the rest, amid concerns over prison capacity and safety.
Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief serving a 30-year sentence for murder and rape, escaped from Calico Rock prison by disguising himself as law enforcement. The escape has prompted a large-scale search, and authorities consider him extremely dangerous. Hardin's escape reopens wounds for his victims' families, and law enforcement is actively searching for him.
Grant Hardin, a former police chief serving multiple life sentences for murder and rape in Arkansas, escaped from a prison by allegedly impersonating law enforcement, and is currently at large as authorities search for him.
A convicted former police chief in Arkansas, serving an 80-year sentence for murder and rape, escaped from prison by donning a makeshift law enforcement uniform. The 56-year-old, Grant Hardin, was last seen walking out of the North Central Unit in Calico Rock, Arkansas, and is considered extremely dangerous. Authorities are actively searching for him, but it is unclear if he had outside help.
Grant Hardin, a former police chief serving a life sentence for murder and rape, escaped from a high-security prison in Arkansas by disguising himself in a fake law enforcement uniform, prompting a widespread manhunt.
Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief serving a combined 80-year sentence for murder and rape, escaped from prison disguised as a correction official, prompting a manhunt. Hardin was convicted of murder in 2017 and rape in 2018, with motives for the crimes remaining unclear. Authorities warn he is extremely dangerous.
Daniel Khalife, a UK national who recently escaped from prison, has been convicted of spying for Iran. His escape and subsequent capture have drawn significant attention, highlighting concerns over national security and prison security measures in the UK.
Daniel Khalife, a former British soldier, has been convicted of spying for Iran after escaping from a London prison last year. Despite his claims of acting as a double agent for British security, prosecutors described his actions as a "cynical game." Khalife contacted an Iranian middle-man, offering to remain undercover in the British Army, and passed on both fake and genuine documents, including sensitive information about special forces soldiers. He received payments for his espionage activities and attempted to contact his handlers while on the run. Khalife will be sentenced next year.