Grant Hardin, a former police chief serving time for murder and rape, escaped from prison by impersonating a corrections officer, resulting in a 13-day manhunt in the rugged Ozark mountains. Law enforcement's search efforts included advanced technologies and a specialized team from the U.S. border patrol. Hardin, known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks', was ultimately captured after a fingerprint confirmation identified him following his escape 1.5 miles northwest of the prison. The prison's failure to adequately check his identity prior to release is under investigation, raising concerns over safety protocols.
"A former police chief, Grant Hardin, who was convicted of murder and rape, escaped from prison, prompting a 13-day manhunt that ended just outside the facility."
"Hardin managed to escape by impersonating a corrections officer, with a prison guard mistakenly allowing him to exit through a secure gate."
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