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Naked Hospital Escape Suspect Charged with Officer Murder

4/27/2026

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Alphanso Talley fled Swedish Hospital naked with chest electrodes and was recaptured within two hours.
He is charged with murder and attempted murder for killing Officer John Bartholomew and wounding a second officer, remaining in custody pending a Monday court appearance.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling called the charges the first step toward accountability and warned of officer dangers.
Hospital staff followed protocol by wanding the suspect on arrival.

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Alphanso Talley fled Swedish Hospital naked with chest electrodes and was recaptured within two hours.
He is charged with murder and attempted murder for killing Officer John Bartholomew and wounding a second officer, remaining in custody pending a Monday court appearance.
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling called the charges the first step toward accountability and warned of officer dangers.
Hospital staff followed protocol by wanding the suspect on arrival.