‘Devil in the Ozarks’ escapee recaptured after weeks-long manhunt

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Authorities have finally recaptured Grant Hardin—infamously dubbed the “Devil in the Ozarks”—after a weeks-long, multi-agency manhunt following his dramatic prison escape. The high-profile arrest of the former police chief-turned-convict has reignited debates over prison security and law enforcement efficacy across the region.

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foxnews.com / Notorious 'Devil in the Ozarks' finally caught after weeks-long manhunt that drew multiple agencies

theepochtimes.com / Ex-police Chief and Murderer Who Escaped Arkansas Prison Captured After 12-day Manhunt

nypost.com / Ex-police chief and ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ killer Grant Hardin captured after nearly 2 weeks on run in prison break

go.com / Escaped ex-police chief recaptured 1.5 miles from his Arkansas prison: Authorities

cbsnews.com / Escaped inmate known as "Devil in the Ozarks" recaptured in Arkansas

cbsnews.com / Police recapture man known as "Devil in the Ozarks" after 2-week manhunt

cbsnews.com / "Devil in the Ozarks" in custody weeks after Arkansas prison escape

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