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.
Joanne Debora Byron, also known as Joanne Chesimard and Assata Shakur, was convicted of murder in the gunfight that killed New Jersey State Police Trooper Werner Foerster
Grant Hardin said he used black Sharpies and kitchen laundry to create the fake uniform, and made a fake badge from a lid of a can
All three juveniles were taken back into custody after fleeing Long Creek Youth Development Center and prompting a multi-agency manhunt
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
One inmate was taken into custody near Casper, Wyoming; U.S. Marshals are still searching for two others
Casey White’s attorneys filed a motion asking for the county to state if they intend to pursue the death penalty
The agency said if it must transport an inmate for an emergency medical appointment or for release, it will have more security
The defense portrayed CO Vicky White as being in control of events from the start
The slain family members were ID’d as Mark Collins, 66, and his four grandsons: Waylon Collins, 18; Carson Collins, 16; Hudson Collins, 11; and Bryson Collins, 11
Officials said Gonzalo Lopez killed a Houston family of five at their cabin and stole their pickup truck
Gonzalo Lopez escaped from a Texas Department of Criminal Justice transport bus on May 12 after assaulting a correctional officer
The recipient has chosen to remain anonymous; officials didn’t describe what information was provided
“We do have a story to tell,” Casey White’s lawyer said, but added “this story is going to be told in the courtroom”
Court documents allege that Colbey Bradley threatened to kill the nurse if the officer didn’t let him go
“We will take this investigation wherever it leads us until Gonzalo Lopez is back in custody,” an official said
Sixteen prisoners were aboard the bus, but only Gonzalo Lopez escaped, the department said
Law enforcement officers and K-9 teams continue to search for convicted murderer Gonzalo Lopez
Toby Dorr talks about her path from dog program volunteer to helping convicted murderer John Manard escape from a Lansing, Kansas prison
Officials accused a security guard of helping them escape and driving them off the premises
