Notorious "Devil in the Ozarks" and convicted killer Grant Hardin, recently recaptured after escaping Varner SuperMax prison, has been transferred to the facility's maximum-security unit. Arkansas prison authorities announced the transfer on Saturday, following a two-week manhunt in the rugged Ozarks mountains
Arkansas authorities recapture escaped convict Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," just 1.5 miles northwest of Calico Rock prison after a two-week manhunt. Hardin, a former police chief and convicted killer, was apprehended near Moccasin Creek following a brief foot chase. High water levels hampered the search, which involved drones, bloodhounds, and a helicopter. Hardin has been transferred to the Varner SuperMax prison
Arkansas prison escapee Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," was recaptured after a two-week manhunt hampered by heavy rains. High water levels in creeks and streams surrounding the Calico Rock prison, near Moccasin Creek, limited both Hardin's and search teams' movement through the rugged terrain. Authorities utilized drones, bloodhounds, and a helicopter in the search
Heavy rains and subsequent flooding near Moccasin Creek hampered the search for escaped convict Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks." High water levels, caused by weeks of rainfall, restricted both Hardin's movement and the thorough investigation of the area by search teams, despite prior searches. This challenging terrain, near Calico Rock, Arkansas, ultimately contributed to the complexity of the manhunt
Calico Rock residents, including Roger Simons, expressed surprise at escaped convict Grant Hardin's proximity to the Calico Rock prison following his recapture near Moccasin Creek. Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," remained surprisingly close to the facility throughout his nearly two-week escape
Calico Rock bartender Roger Simons expressed surprise at the recapture of escaped convict Grant Hardin, stating, "None of us thought he was still nearby; I'd have bet against it
Convicted killer and former police chief Grant Hardin, dubbed the "Devil in the Ozarks," has been recaptured after escaping Calico Rock prison. Hardin, serving a sentence for first-degree murder since 2017, orchestrated his escape by impersonating a corrections officer. Following a two-week manhunt, he was apprehended near Moccasin Creek, Arkansas, and transferred to the Varner SuperMax prison
Arkansas prison escapee Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," was recaptured after a security breach allowed his unauthorized release from Calico Rock prison. Authorities are investigating why Hardin's identity wasn't verified before a guard opened a secure gate, enabling his escape
Convicted murderer and former police chief Grant Hardin, dubbed the "Devil in the Ozarks," has been recaptured after a two-week manhunt in northern Arkansas. Benton County Prosecutor Bryan Sexton confirmed law enforcement consistently believed Hardin remained in the region, maintaining close contact with investigators throughout the search. Hardin's recapture near Calico Rock, Arkansas, followed a massive search effort and has resulted in his transfer to the Varner SuperMax prison
Former Arkansas police chief and convicted killer Grant Hardin, dubbed the "Devil in the Ozarks" after a TV documentary, was recaptured following a two-week manhunt. His escape from Calico Rock prison disrupted the lives of witnesses and victims, who were kept informed of the search. Hardin is now at the Varner SuperMax prison
Recaptured Arkansas killer Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," impacted local residents' lives, forcing safety-related changes, according to officials. His recapture near Calico Rock after a two-week manhunt highlights the challenges of apprehending escaped convicts in rugged terrain
Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," recaptured after a two-week manhunt, brings closure to the community and allows life to return to normal. His recapture near Calico Rock, Arkansas, ended the disruption caused by his escape from the Calico Rock prison
Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks" and convicted killer, recaptured: Hardin's capture brings relief to the family of his 2017 victim, according to Cheryl Tillman, the victim's sister. She described the news as a "big sigh of relief
Former police chief and convicted killer Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," is back behind bars at Varner SuperMax. Following a two-week manhunt involving drones, bloodhounds, and helicopters, Arkansas law enforcement and Border Patrol apprehended Hardin near Moccasin Creek. High water hampered the search, but officers ultimately apprehended him, ending the community's apprehension. One resident expressed relief, stating the recapture eliminated the constant fear of Hardin's presence
Arkansas authorities confirm escaped killer Grant Hardin, the "Devil in the Ozarks," has been transferred to the maximum-security Varner SuperMax prison following his recapture. Sexton expressed increased confidence in Hardin's secure confinement at this new facility
The Varner Unit, established in 1987, has the capacity to house 1,714 inmates. It is the site where former President Bill Clinton’s gubernatorial chief of staff, a death penalty opponent, faced charges for trying to smuggle a knife and tattoo needles into death row.
Within Varner, a special “supermax” unit houses the most high-risk prisoners such as a man who fatally shot a soldier at a military recruiting station and death row inmates such as convicted child rapist and murderer Zachary Holly. Damien Wayne Echols of the West Memphis Three was also incarcerated there prior to his release.
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“By reputation, Varner is the most secure prison in the Arkansas system,” Sexton said. “I think that all things considering, putting him (Hardin) in the most secure facility we can is probably a wise thing to do.”
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