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Newsweek
5 days ago
- General
- Newsweek
FBI Offers $20,000 Reward for 'Armed and Dangerous' Prison Escapee
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) is offering a $20,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of Grant Matthew Hardin, a man the FBI and local law enforcement have said should be considered armed and dangerous. Hardin's case has been highlighted by the FBI in their Case of the Week. He escaped from Calico Rock Prison in Arkansas on May 25 where he was serving a prison sentence for homicide and rape convictions. A red banner on the agency's Most Wanted page reads: "Should be considered armed and dangerous and an escape risk." Officials do not believe Hardin received inside help from prison employees at this time, according to ABC. Newsweek has contacted the Stone County Sheriff's Office for comment via its website. Grant Matthew Hardin, 56, who has escaped from a prison in Arkansas. Grant Matthew Hardin, 56, who has escaped from a prison in Arkansas. FBI Why It Matters Hardin's escape comes after another high-profile jail break occurred in New Orleans, where 10 prisoners managed to escape from the New Orleans Justice Center, raising questions about prison and jail security. What To Know Once a police chief in Gateway, Arkansas, Hardin gained the nickname "Devil in the Ozarks" for his conviction of murder in the 1st degree and rape. Hardin was found guilty of murder in connection with the shooting of Gateway Water Department worker James Appleton in 2017. He was then found guilty of the 1997 rape of an elementary school teacher after police were able to use his DNA to match him to the scene, The Associated Press reported. According to an affidavit filed by Special Agent Dennis Simons of the Izard County Sheriff's Office, "Inmate Hardin impersonated a corrections officer in dress and manner causing the corrections officer operating a secure gate to open the gate and allow inmate Hardin to walk away from the North Central Unit." Authorities told the press that the uniform was not official, but "homemade or brought in somehow." Grant Matthew Hardin escaping prison in a homemade guard uniform. Grant Matthew Hardin escaping prison in a homemade guard uniform. Stone County Sheriff's Office Gateway Mayor Cheryl Tilman, who is also Appleton's sister, described Hardin as an "evil man," to KHBS. And, former Benton County prosecutor, Nathan Smith, described him to the outlet as a "sociopath." What People Are Saying Stone County Sheriff Brandon Long told ABC News: "I am very scared that this guy is going to hurt or kill somebody before this is over with." Stone County Sheriff's Office, on Facebook: "Anyone with information about inmate Hardin's whereabouts should contact local law enforcement immediately. Hardin was serving time in prison for rape and murder. He is to be considered extremely dangerous and should not be approached." What Happens Next Hardin was serving 30 years in prison for 1st degree murder, and 50 years for rape. He is now facing second-degree escape charges as well. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact 911, the Stone County Sheriff's Office, or their local FBI office.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
FBI: Most Wanted's Closure-Filled Series Finale Reveals a Pregnancy, a Big Career Move and a New [Spoiler]
The following contains spoilers from the Season 6 — aka series — finale. Because it was officially cancelled nearly three months ago, CBS' FBI: Most Wanted had, and clearly made use of, the time to set steer its season finale into a proper series finale. More from TVLine The Voice's Season 27 Winner Is... Sadly, the FBI: International Series Finale Barely Featured OG Agents Vo and Raines - Grade It Spine-Tingling FBI Season 7 Finale Leaves [Spoiler]'s Life in Limbo The final Case of the Week was no great shakes. It showed promise as a 'ripped from the headlines' riff on Elon Musk and DOGE (here named BOGO) shutting down government agencies and firing federal workers en masse, complete with young tech bros calling the shots. The twist was that two of the BOGO bros were working a side hustle and schemed to access a federal server so as to create a 'kill switch' for the national cyber grid, to auction off to the highest bidder. In the end, though, they were in over their head and a quite inept, so both were either shot or in cuffs by almost 10:45 pm. The rest of the episode — including a cold open set in Houston, where Nina showed her sister off to Dallas, before having a nice moment with their father — was focused on team member updates and, ultimately, closure. Whilst sitting on a POI, Nina updated Ray on the sitch with her sis, after which he shared that he and Cory are having another baby. Then, at a 'soft opening' for Remy and Abby's restaurant/58th birthday party for the former, more updates trickled out. Hana shared that Ethan would be leaving rehab, 90 days clean, and they are moving in together. And there was more talk of the Nina/Tink and Ray/Cora developments. Remy then took the floor and detailed how, at age 58, he had decided not to once again apply to supercede the Bureau's mandatory retirement age (57). Instead, he told SAC Castille that he has decided to retire, so as to 'spend more time with the love of my life' as well as their new business venture. And who better to fill Remy's shoes than Sheryll, who will pass on the opportunity in D.C. and instead step up as the New York Fugitive Task Force's new team leader! Remy then led everyone, drinks in hand, outside the dive bar-turned-restaurant to 'see something.' He then flicked a switch to reveal the establishment's new sign and name: The Muster Room, which Abby signed off on. 'To family,' Remy toasted, as the camera pulled back on the team, and the series faded to black… Want scoop on , or for any other TV show? Shoot an email to InsideLine@ and your question may be answered via Matt's Inside Line! Best of TVLine Mrs. Maisel Flash-Forward List: All of Season 5's Futuristic Easter Eggs Yellowjackets Recap: The Morning After Yellowjackets Recap: The First Supper
