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.
Antoine Massey was taken into custody at a residence about two miles from the jail; authorities are still searching for convicted murderer Derrick Groves
Ronald Keith Harvey escaped FCI Dublin in 1994 after he was incarcerated for running a massive marijuana operation
A jury trial was set for the week of Nov. 5, with a pretrial hearing scheduled for Oct. 21
Iowa Department of Corrections officers located Pieper Lewis in Des Moines and took her into custody
A warrant was issued for Pieper Lewis’ arrest and the probation report asked for her deferred judgment to be revoked and have her original sentence imposed
Authorities are searching for the escapee in a rural, sparsely populated area
If convicted on the escape charge, Alberti faces a maximum punishment of 15 years in prison, according to South Carolina law
The inmate had fled a work release assignment at Jett’s store in Jackson. La. over 10 days earlier
Forenza Rakeem Murphy, 31, escaped nearly two months ago from a Connecticut Department of Corrections halfway house
The embarrassing chain of events surrounding the escape of Porfirio Duarte-Herrera has put a spotlight on chronic staffing shortages at Nev. prisons
Six prison employees also were placed on paid administrative leave Friday for breaching security protocols
State corrections officials didn’t realize until Tuesday that Porfirio Duarte-Herrera had escaped Sept. 23
Porfirio Duarte-Herrera was convicted in 2010 of killing a hot dog stand vendor using a motion-activated bomb atop a car parked at the Luxor casino
“He was gone when he hit the water,” a Correction Department source said
Casey White and Vicky White may have planned his escape over the phone, but authorities must listen to each call before making a determination
“Both men are now facing felony charges of escape from a county detention facility and face a potential state prison sentence,” a sheriff’s spokesman said
Miles Michael Kenneth Bondley, awaiting trial for nearly a dozen felony charges. escaped from “a fully-enclosed, high security exercise yard”
The man was in court to respond to numerous charges, including second-degree assault
Marico Ellis, 24, was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and no shoes
Three made it 400 miles away to Louisiana. The fourth never left the county.
John Michael Legg, 21, was charged with second-degree attempting to escape after allegedly donning a trusty uniform and walking through the jail complex
1 escapee is charged with armed carjacking for shooting a 59 y.o. man and stealing his car
Though Casey White has been charged with Vicky White’s death, the indictment does not say he killed her
Police officials, prosecutors and halfway house operators had condemned the policy as jeopardizing public safety
The inmate then tied bed sheets together and rappelled from the third floor, police said
Phillip Shane Bradford avoided being caught for six days and was taken into custody with three other people
The men would be in their 90s if they’re still alive
Phillip Shane Bradford overpowered the sheriff’s deputy who took him to the hospital and fled in an ambulance, the sheriff’s office said
Bureau officials did not release any details about the escape
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $2,000 per escapee
Officials did not release any details about how the inmates escaped
Up to 50 SWAT officers were called in to control the situation at the Bridge City Center for Youth facility
Charles Harris escaped from Kilby Correctional Facility; officials haven’t said how he made his getaway
