A convicted murderer has vanished after slipping through a prison fence and fleeing in a stolen vehicle, according to Tennessee authorities. Officials confirmed the escape was discovered late Sunday night at a state correctional complex, where the inmate was last seen wearing his prison uniform. Investigators are now searching for the fugitive, who remains at large despite a statewide manhunt. The state department of corrections has issued a statement detailing the unusual breakout.
Security footage shows Jacob Morley escaping in his prison uniform, investigators describeSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailTennessee authorities on Tuesday were still searching for a convicted murderer who, investigators say, escaped a state prison by slipping through a fence and fleeing in a stolen truck.The state department of correction (TDOC) said in a statement that officials realized Jacob Morley, 28, was unaccounted for at about 11.30pm on Sunday at the Northwest correctional complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee.The Associated Press contributed reporting Continue reading...
