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Manhunt for Escaped ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ Broadens as Authorities Probe Out-of-State Leads

A newly released image shows how Hardin might look with facial hair alongside a combined $25,000 reward

This combo of images provided shows an actual photo of inmate Grant Hardin, left, and a photo rendering of the convicted former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks" as the search for the escaped inmate headed into its second week.

Overview

  • Authorities suspect Grant Hardin may have fled Arkansas after unconfirmed sightings in Faulkner County and southern Missouri.
  • The Arkansas Department of Corrections issued a render depicting Hardin with a short beard and slimmer face to reflect his appearance after ten days on the run.
  • The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service have jointly offered a $25,000 reward for tips that lead to the convicted killer’s arrest.
  • Investigators served warrants on major carriers to analyze cell-tower pings within five miles of the North Central Unit between May 24 and May 29.
  • State lawmakers have launched a probe into prison security, examining Hardin’s kitchen details and his use of a homemade uniform to impersonate a corrections officer.