Urgent Manhunt for 'Devil in the Ozarks' Escaped Killer

Escaped Killer on the Run

• 🚨 An urgent manhunt is underway for Grant Hardin, dubbed the "Devil in the Ozarks," who escaped an Arkansas prison on Sunday.
• ⛓️ Hardin, 56, is serving decades for a 2017 murder and a 1997 rape and is considered extremely dangerous.
• 🎭 He reportedly walked out of prison disguised as a guard and is known from the television series "Devil in the Ozarks."

Community on High Alert

• 🏘️ Residents in communities like Calico Rock, Arkansas, are being advised to stay indoors and be vigilant.
• 📸 There are unconfirmed reports of a game camera capturing an image of Grant Harden in the area.
• 🐎 Law enforcement, including those on horseback, are actively searching train tracks and rugged areas.

Local Sentiment and Preparedness

• 💬 The escape is the primary topic of conversation, with varying levels of concern among residents.
• 🏞️ Some believe Hardin may have attempted to escape via the river, despite the risk of hypothermia.
• 🔫 Many residents in this rural area are armed, with some expressing a readiness to defend themselves if confronted by Hardin.