Escaped Arkansas Killer Captured Near Prison
Grant Hardin, the “Devil in the Ozarks” and former police chief convicted of murder and rape, was apprehended 1.5 miles from the prison he escaped from after a two-week manhunt. Hardin, who impersonated a corrections officer to escape, was captured after a brief attempt to flee. His capture concluded a search involving bloodhounds, mounted officers, drones, helicopters, and a specialized Border Patrol team navigating the rugged terrain. Authorities are investigating a lapse in security that allowed his escape.
John Q. Hosedrinker