Manhunt for Escaped Convicted Killer Grant Hardin Intensifies in Arkansas
A bloodhound is aiding the search for Grant Hardin, a convicted killer who escaped from prison in Arkansas amid heavy rain.
Overview
Grant Hardin, a former police chief serving a 30-year sentence for murder, escaped from a medium-security prison in Arkansas. The search, now in its sixth day, is complicated by heavy rain that caused bloodhounds to lose his scent. The FBI has offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to his capture. Hardin's past as a police chief may give him an advantage in evading authorities. Officials believe he remains in the vicinity of the prison, and the public is advised to consider him dangerous.
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Analysis
- The articles focus on the manhunt for fugitive Grant Hardin, emphasizing the use of bloodhounds in tracking him.
- Challenges faced by authorities include heavy rains affecting the search efforts and the historical significance of bloodhounds.
- The articles provide a neutral perspective, detailing the complexities of Hardin's background without strong emotional language.
Articles (4)
"…Bad weather confounded the hunt for Hardin, who was serving a 30-year sentence for murder when he escaped from the North Central Unit, a medium-security prison in Calico Rock, Arkansas."
CBS News·1M·"…Bad weather confounded the hunt for Hardin, who was serving a 30-year sentence for murder when he escaped from the North Central Unit, a medium-security prison in Calico Rock, Arkansas."
Associated Press·1M·"…Bad weather confounded the hunt for Hardin, who was serving a 30-year sentence for murder when he escaped from the North Central Unit, a medium-security prison in Calico Rock, Arkansas."
Boston Herald·1M·"…Champion said the public should assume Hardin is 'a very dangerous individual,' and there is a risk he may commit more crimes while he is on the run."
FOX News·1M·FAQ
Grant Hardin was imprisoned for murder and rape. Specifically, he was involved in the murder of James Appleton, a 59-year-old water department worker.
Grant Hardin escaped by impersonating a corrections officer. He wore a uniform not typical for inmates or correctional officers, which allowed him to deceive a prison officer into opening a secure gate.
The manhunt continues in the Ozark Mountains near the prison where he escaped. The FBI has offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to his capture. Despite challenges due to heavy rain, officials believe he remains in the vicinity of the prison.
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