Convicted Murderer and Rapist Escapes Arkansas Prison
Grant Hardin, former Gateway, Arkansas police chief, escaped from the North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock on Sunday. Hardin, serving a combined 80-year sentence for murder and rape, disguised himself in a law enforcement-style outfit during his escape. A manhunt is underway, involving state, local, and federal agencies. His escape follows convictions in 2017 for the murder of James Appleton and a 1997 rape case solved through DNA evidence.
John Q. Hosedrinker