Manhunt for Escaped Ex-Cop Rapist and Murderer Grant Hardin in Ozarks

Prison Escape and Disguise

• 🚨 Authorities are actively searching for Grant Hardin, an ex-cop serving 80 years for rape and murder.
• 👮 Hardin, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," escaped from the North Central Unit prison by disguising himself as a guard.
• 🛒 He was seen on security cameras pushing a cart of utility materials while wearing a homemade law enforcement uniform, exiting the prison around 2:55 p.m. on Sunday.

Background of the Escaped Prisoner

• 🔪 Hardin's crimes include rape and a shotgun execution, leading to his notorious nickname.
• 📺 His story was featured in a 2023 Max documentary.

Manhunt Operations

• ⛰️ Search teams are navigating rough terrain in the Ozark Mountains, with the prison located about 130 miles north of Little Rock.
• 🚁 The manhunt involves dogs, helicopters, and drones.
• ⚠️ Authorities consider Hardin dangerous and have warned residents not to approach him.

Law Enforcement Involvement

• 🚓 A person named James Chamberlain, who may have been a police officer or constable in Gateway or Forbidden County, was involved in apprehending someone and is being questioned.
• ❓ Chamberlain recognized someone but was unsure of the details, suggesting a past connection to law enforcement.