Ex-Police Chief Escapes & Is Captured – NPR
- grant Hardin, the convicted killer and former police chief dubbed the "Devil in the Ozarks," is back in custody.
- Hardin, once the police chief of Gateway, near the Arkansas-Missouri border, was serving time for murder and rape.
- Hardin will likely face additional charges related to his escape.
Grant Hardin, known as teh “Devil in the Ozarks,” is back behind bars after escaping from an Arkansas prison, ending a two-week manhunt. Law enforcement apprehended the former police chief just miles from the Calico Rock facility. This dramatic capture of the convicted murderer, serving time for murder and rape, concludes a saga that captivated the nation. The escape sparked a massive search across the state, highlighting the complexities of the case and the heightened scrutiny of prison security. News Directory 3 covered the chase. Authorities are reviewing existing protocols, and Hardin is expected to face additional charges. Discover what’s next, including the fallout and changes to security.
“Devil in the Ozarks,” Arkansas Prison Escapee Grant Hardin, Recaptured After Manhunt
Updated June 07, 2025
grant Hardin, the convicted killer and former police chief dubbed the ”Devil in the Ozarks,” is back in custody.
authorities captured Hardin about 1.5 miles from the Arkansas prison he escaped from, ending a nearly two-week
manhunt through the state’s rugged northern mountains. The Arkansas prison escape sparked a massive search.
(Arkansas Department of Corrections/AP)
Hardin, once the police chief of Gateway, near the Arkansas-Missouri border, was serving time for murder and rape.
His crimes were profiled in a TV documentary, giving rise to his infamous nickname. The Grant Hardin case drew
national attention.
What’s next
Hardin will likely face additional charges related to his escape. Authorities are reviewing security protocols at
the Calico Rock prison to prevent future incidents.