Manhunt for 'Devil in the Ozarks' Grant Hardin Enters Second Week

Ongoing Manhunt for Grant Hardin

• 🔍 The search for Grant Hardin, a former police chief and convicted murderer, continues into its second week after his undetected escape from an Arkansas prison.
• 💰 The FBI has increased the reward by an additional $20,000 for information leading to the capture of Hardin, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks."
• ⛰️ Authorities believe Hardin is still in the rugged escape area, which includes mountains, caves, and abandoned cabins.

Increased Police Presence and Community Impact

• 🚨 An increased police presence, including Arkansas State Police and Department of Corrections officers, is evident with multiple checkpoints in the Calico Rock, Arkansas area.
• 🏘️ Residents report feeling safe due to the high number of law enforcement officers, with some noting that the biggest change is having to lock their doors.
• 📈 Businesses are beginning to reopen, leading to increased traffic in the area.

Details of the Escape

• 🚶‍♂️ Hardin, convicted of murder in 2017 and linked to a 1997 rape case, escaped by wearing a Department of Corrections officer's uniform.
• 👕 The uniform he was wearing during the escape has not yet been recovered, meaning he could potentially still be wearing it.