Arkansas Police Chief Convicted of Murder Escapes Prison

Former Arkansas Police Chief Escapes Prison: Man Convicted of Murder and Rape Remains at Large A former police chief in Arkansas, Grant Hardin, has escaped from prison, prompting a widespread manhunt. Hardin was serving a 50-year sentence for the 2017 murder of James Appleton and the rape of a teacher in 1997. Authorities have not released details about how he escaped, only that he was wearing a makeshift law enforcement uniform. "He's extremely dangerous," stated a law enforcement official in the ABC7 Chicago report. The report also revealed Hardin's history of employment with several law enforcement agencies, including the Fayetteville Police Department, where he was fired for excessive force and poor decision-making. The escape has understandably caused considerable distress to the victims' families and reopened old wounds. The public is urged to contact authorities with any information regarding Hardin's whereabouts.