How officials say the ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ planned a prison escape over several months

Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and rapist known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” escaped from Calico Rock prison on May 25 after a six-month planning period, utilizing a homemade law enforcement costume to blend in. Following his capture after 10 days, he faced interviews revealing his deceptive tactics and the procedural failures that aided his escape, with a trial set for November.

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