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Inmate's Escape Ends in Fatal Confrontation with Police

1/4/2026

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Butler's Fatal Escape

Joshua Butler, an inmate at Okfuskee County Jail, escaped December 20 and was reported missing on Christmas Day.
He breached security by removing a sink and exiting through a compromised door.
Butler was confronted by Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers on January 1 and was fatally shot.
An investigation is underway into the escape, the delay in discovery, and deficiencies in the jail's infrastructure.

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Inmates' New Year Escape

Inmates Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne escaped from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire on New Year’s Day.
Armstrong, 35, is a convicted murderer.
Washbourne, 40, has a history of violent offenses.
Police reported their absence around 9:45 PM on Thursday and released CCTV images.
Authorities are actively tracing their movements and urge the public not to approach them and to call 999 with any information.

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Butler's Fatal Escape

Joshua Butler, an inmate at Okfuskee County Jail, escaped December 20 and was reported missing on Christmas Day.
He breached security by removing a sink and exiting through a compromised door.
Butler was confronted by Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers on January 1 and was fatally shot.
An investigation is underway into the escape, the delay in discovery, and deficiencies in the jail's infrastructure.

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