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Convicted Murderer Escapes Arkansas Prison, Authorities on Alert

5/26/2025

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Former police chief Grant Hardin, serving a 30-year sentence for first-degree murder and multiple rapes, made a shocking escape from North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock, Arkansas, on Sunday. Authorities are on high alert and are urging the public to report any sightings or information about his whereabouts. Hardin has been behind bars since 2017.

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Former police chief Grant Hardin, serving a 30-year sentence for first-degree murder and multiple rapes, made a shocking escape from North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock, Arkansas, on Sunday. Authorities are on high alert and are urging the public to report any sightings or information about his whereabouts. Hardin has been behind bars since 2017.