In the U.S. state of Tennessee, 28-year-old Jacob Morley, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering a colleague, managed to escape from prison by making his way through a fence. Law enforcement launched a large-scale search and announced a reward for his capture. The Associated Press reports this, citing the Tennessee Department of Correction, UNN writes.<\/p>\n
Details<\/p>\n
The incident occurred late in the evening on October 25 at the Northwest Correctional Complex in the city of Tiptonville. The inmate’s disappearance was recorded at approximately 11:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
After reviewing surveillance footage, investigators determined that Morley left the facility wearing prison clothing. The administration has not yet explained exactly how he managed to get over the fence.<\/p>\n
Reward announced for fugitive<\/p>\n
Authorities offered up to $2,500 for information that would help capture Morley. Police are searching buildings and other structures near the prison, located approximately 145 kilometers from Memphis.<\/p>\n
The fugitive is known to be about 180 cm tall and weigh 109 kg. He has brown hair and green eyes.<\/p>\n
Morley was serving a life sentence for the 2022 murder of his colleague, Cody Birchfield. After several weeks of searching, the man’s body was found in a box beneath the convict’s house.<\/p>\n