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 looked “tired and worn-out, as we thought he might” and was dirty and wet, still wearing his jail-issued pants turned inside out
The suspect used his handcuff chain to strangle Deputy Durm; he then found the handcuff key, unlocked himself and drove a short distance
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
48-year-old Douglas Alward held Liz Reynolds hostage in her own home
The forest ranger whose tip led to the arrest of two of the most wanted fugitives in America may not get the reward for ethical reasons
Authorities learned of one inmate’s release when he did not show up to a scheduled sentencing
Kayd Thorp, 24, escaped from police Tuesday afternoon at the Brisbane airport
He would have been eligible for parole in two months
Douglas J. Alward has had 3 previous escapes that involved kidnappings and a shootout with police
Suspect was able to drive about 10 miles before dumping the car and fleeing
Inmates escaped after dramatic assaults that left at least 5 officers dead
Douglas J. Alward, 48, was convicted of attempted murder, assault, burglary and kidnapping
The forest ranger whose tip helped nab fugitives is hailed as hero
Police have linked the deaths of Gary and Linda Haas last week to the escaped Arizona inmates
Gay says the Arkansas salon owner who was robbed says photographs of the couple don’t match
The two have been the object of a search that has ranged from Arizona to Montana and, most recently, Arkansas
Officials last tracked the couple to central Wyoming
Tracy Province was arrested with a handgun in northwest Wyoming, about 60 miles (100 kilometers) outside of Yellowstone National Park
More than 100 armed park rangers and federal agents searched in and around tourist-packed Yellowstone
The man hunt for 2 of the 3 escapees is now in its sixth day
The inmates cut a hole in the prison fence to gain freedom
Nayquan Gadson is still on the loose
The bodies were accompanied by threatening notes signed by a drug gang
He remains on the loose
A jail trash collector discovered his body
K9 unit was deployed
Brian Lawrence’s plot to escape involved using a helicopter and secret codes hidden in Sudoku puzzles
The teens, handcuffed and wearing leg shackles, escaped by running from a van parked behind a courthouse
Jack Harrison was 97
Adam Cordano is still on the loose
