Escapes
Escapes are one of the most critical challenges faced by correctional facilities. This directory provides articles and resources on escape prevention, response strategies, and analysis of past incidents. Understanding the causes and methods of escapes is essential for improving security measures and reducing the risk of such events. Explore our section on Correctional Facility Security for insights into strengthening facility security.
Michael Burham is a “self-taught survivalist with military training,” police noted; he escaped by climbing on exercise equipment and using bed sheets tied together
Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy John Durm, 61, died at a hospital following the attack, which police are investigating as an “intentional act of homicide”
The inmate was captured after a resident saw an orange jumpsuit on the ground in his backyard; that’s when he saw the suspect crouching in the creek
Warden Doug Weber said he could not say whether the review has revealed any flaws in policies or procedures or led to any changes in how things are done at the prison
Inmate and five other inmates broke out of the same facility in 1987 by cutting through bars in an auto shop
Inmates Rodney Berget and Eric Robert, both 48, were apprehended on the grounds of the South Dakota Penitentiary
Casslyn Welch has pleaded not guilty to felony charges of escape, kidnapping, armed robbery and aggravated assault
Inmate is talking about her past after spending 13 more months in prison
Stephen Austin Koble, 19, escaped between 5:45 and 7 a.m. Friday
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, including punitive damages, from the state of Arizona, the Arizona Department of Corrections, and others
The capture marks the end of a nationwide manhunt for two men who escaped from a Louisiana prison on March 4 and are believed to have killed a nuclear plant inspector in Vicksburg, Miss.
David R. Puckett, 27, fled a recreation yard at the Stiles Prison Unit in Beaumont on Wednesday night
Clark said authorities believe David Puckett, who escaped from the Stiles Unit about 6 p.m. Wednesday, had been driving the truck, which was reported stolen in Nederland near Beaumont
Richard Blaylock, 37, had only nine days of a 180-day sentence left
None of the prisoners escaped during the attempted prison break in Damanhour, about 80 miles northeast of Cairo
During Egypt’s uprising, one-fourth of the nation’s prisoners escaped and at least 120 ended up dead, most in a single chaotic weekend
The man’s long evasion ended upbruptly at an Indian airport last Thursday
The break occurred on Sunday when all 150 inmates were let out of their cells to take part in prayers
The inmates escaped last Friday night
Woman who escaped 38 years ago from the state prison in Muncy discovered to be dead
Defendant Tracy Province also pleaded guilty last week to charges stemming from crimes in Arizona after his escape
Maurice Lamont Ainsworth, of Santa Cruz, faces life in prison if convicted of 29 criminal counts linked to his escape attempt in November 2010
Tracy Province pleaded guilty this month to state felony charges of escape, kidnapping, armed robbery, aggravated assault and misconduct with weapons
The inmate, who fled on Christmas Eve, was serving a six year sentence on drug and weapons convictions
The prison is investigating the error and questioning staff members
Man fled halfway house one week after being released from prison
Public safety officials said Tuesday that the inmate still remains at large
Authorities initially said 141 prisoners escaped Dec. 17, but the statement Monday said the number was 153
Inmate climbed over fence to escape minimum security prison
41 of the prison’s officers have been arrested and are under investigation in connection to the escape
Anthony Koehlhoeffer, who was being held on robbery charges, escaped while receiving court-order medical treatment