Grant Hardin, a convicted killer, has escaped from a medium-security prison in Arkansas. Hardin, a former police chief, used a calculated disguise resembling a law enforcement outfit to evade detection. The escape has triggered an intense manhunt across the Ozark Mountains, with authorities facing challenges due to the rugged terrain and Hardin's familiarity with the area, leaving the community on edge.
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