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Former Police Chief, Who Was Convicted of Rape and Murder, Found After 2 Weeks on the Run Following Prison Escape
Grant Hardin, the former police chief who was convicted of rape and murder, has been found after he escaped prison last month and was on the run for two weeks Hardin, also known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks,' was located 1.5 miles away from the prison he had been held at since his 2017 conviction The criminal was wearing 'a makeshift outfit designed to mimic law enforcement" during his escape, police saidA former police chief, who was convicted of rape and murder, has been found after he escaped prison and was on the run for two weeks. Grant Hardin, also known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks,' was captured by authorities 1.5 miles away from the Calico Rock North Central Unit in Arkansas, where he had been held since 2017, on Friday, June 6, the Izard County Sheriff's Office (ICSO) said in a news release shared on Facebook. Hardin's identity was confirmed through fingerprinting, per police. "We sincerely appreciate the continued support of the community for all law enforcement and Department of Corrections personnel involved in this operation," the ICSO said in a statement. According to a statement from the Arkansas Department of Corrections, Hardin was wearing 'a makeshift outfit designed to mimic law enforcement" during his escape. Officials confirmed he was not wearing a DOC uniform and said that all DOC-issued equipment had been accounted for. A prison officer in one of the guard towers opened a secure gate that allowed Hardin to freely exit, the Associated Press reported, citing a court document. Rand Champion, a spokesperson for the state prison system, told the outlet that the lack of verification of Hardin's credentials was a 'lapse" and would be investigated. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Hardin was the former police chief for the city of Gateway, Ark. In 2017, he pleaded guilty to murder after fatally shooting 59-year-old James Appleton, who worked in the city of Gateway's water department, CBS News, 5News and The New York Times reported, citing an affidavit. The legal document states that Hardin murdered Appleton in February 2017 after pulling up to his parked car and shooting him through the window while the victim was on the phone, according to the Times. A motive remains unknown. While serving his 30-year murder sentence, Hardin also pleaded guilty to the 1997 rape of an elementary school teacher in Rogers, Ark., 5 News reported. Hardin was tied to the long-unsolved crime after authorities linked him to DNA taken from the victim's clothes, authorities said, per the outlet. According to authorities, the victim said Hardin pointed a gun at her and raped her after she exited the school restroom, the Times reported. He was sentenced to 50 years for that crime, per the Associated Press. Reacting to Hardin's capture, Secretary of Corrections Lindsay Wallace said, 'I'm incredibly appreciative to all of our dedicated law enforcement agencies that spent countless hours, both day and night, sacrificing their time, utilizing their resources and lending their invaluable expertise to this search." She added, "To every one of our Department staff that assisted in this manhunt over the last 13 days, I give my heartfelt thank you for your immeasurable contributions to bring this search to a peaceful conclusion.' Read the original article on People
Middle East
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
Egypt, Singapore discuss social care cooperation
CAIRO, May 1 (MENA) - Minister of Social Solidarity Maya Morsi met Thursday with Singapore's Minister of Family and Social Development Masagos Zulkifli on the sidelines of her participation in the activities of the 2025 International Conference on Societies of Opportunity (ICSO) hosted by Singapore. The meeting took up bilateral cooperation, especially in the areas of protection and social care, along with benefiting from the exchange of expertise between the two countries. Tragic humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip, efforts made by the Egyptian State to support Palestinians and relief efforts provided by the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC) in transporting and providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians figured high during the meeting. (MENA) S A S/S R E
Yahoo
11-03-2025
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Man accused of kidnapping woman in Las Vegas, driving her to Utah
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man is accused of kidnapping a woman in Las Vegas and driving her to Utah after he suspected her of cheating, according to the Iron County Sheriff's Office. Epigmenio Bustillo-Marquez, 53, faces charges of aggravated kidnapping, assault, providing peace officers false personal info, interruption of communication device, prohibited use of identification card and operating a vehicle without a license, ICSO said. On Saturday around 1:20 p.m., deputies from ICSO responded to the Cedar Bands Travel Plaza after a report of a suspicious situation. When deputies arrived, a customer told them that a woman approached her in that bathroom and handed her a note that said she was in trouble and the man driving the Chevrolet Equinox she was in was taking her to either Salt Lake City or Denver and threatened to harm her, according to ICSO. The Chevrolet left the Cedar Bands Travel Plaza, the woman followed it in her car as it traveled northbound on the I-15. Deputies pulled the SUV over once it approached Cedar City. When deputies approached the passenger's side of the vehicle, the victim mouthed 'Help Me,' ICSO said. The woman, who was from Las Vegas and was wearing a Treasure Island uniform, told police that Bustillo-Marquez was supposed to take her to work that day, but instead, he started to drive north. She said that her phone had been taken away and she was being held against her will by Bustillo-Marquez because he suspected her of cheating, ICSO said. Bustillo-Marquez and the victim had lived with each other for 25 years. ICSO said Bustillo-Marquez claimed they were traveling to Salt Lake City to visit family, however deputies discovered that his family lived in St. George. Bustillo-Marquez was arrested and taken to the Iron County Correctional Facility. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
