Grant Hardin, 'Devil in the Ozarks,' Captured After 11 Days on the Run

Capture of Grant Hardin

• 🚨 Grant Hardin, known as 'the devil in the Ozarks,' has been captured after being on the loose for 11 days.
• 📍 He was apprehended within approximately a mile and a half of the Arkansas prison facility he escaped from.
• 👮 The apprehension was the result of a coordinated effort by well-trained individuals, ensuring no one was injured.

Hardin's Past and Law Enforcement Career

• 👨‍⚖️ Hardin, 56, is a convicted killer and rapist serving decades in prison.
• 🚓 He previously served as a police chief in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in the 1990s.
• ⚠️ During his time as an officer, Hardin was noted for excessive force, being abrasive, and mean, leading to his resignation while facing termination.
• 🗓️ Approximately six months after leaving the police force, he committed a rape, and about 20 years later, he committed the homicide for which he was serving time.

Investigation and Concerns

• 🕵️ While federal agencies were involved, specific details about the investigation and apprehension process have not yet been released.
• 😟 There were concerns that Hardin's law enforcement experience might make him difficult to apprehend and that he could potentially harm someone due to his desperation.
• ✅ The successful capture without injuries was a significant relief to authorities and the public.