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Devil in Ozarks Gets 13 More Years for Prison Escape
18 Feb
Summary
- Grant Hardin sentenced to 13 years for prison escape.
- He was serving 80 years for rape and murder.
- Hardin was captured 1.5 miles from the prison.
The individual known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," Grant Hardin, 57, received a 13-year prison sentence for escaping an Arkansas facility last year. This new sentence will be served consecutively to his existing 80-year term for convictions of rape and murder.
Hardin was captured on June 6, approximately 1.5 miles from the North Central Unit prison from which he fled on May 25. Officials reported he utilized a makeshift uniform and a marker to disguise his clothing during his escape. The search involved numerous federal, state, and local agencies.
Tracking dogs were instrumental in locating Hardin near Moccasin Creek, leading to his apprehension. He is currently held at the Varner Supermax in Gould, Arkansas, according to corrections department records.
