Man serving life sentence escapes Tennessee prison through fence
Jacob Morley, 28, fled Northwest Correctional Complex in a stolen vehicle, authorities say.
At a glance
- Morley was discovered missing at 11:30pm on Sunday at Northwest Correctional Complex
- Security footage shows him escaping through a fence in prison uniform
- He fled in a stolen vehicle, authorities say
- Search operations were ongoing as of Tuesday
A man serving a life sentence for murder escaped from a Tennessee state prison on Sunday evening, according to officials. Jacob Morley, 28, was discovered missing at about 11:30pm at the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville. Investigators say security footage shows him leaving in prison clothing and fleeing in a stolen truck.
Tennessee authorities continued searching for Morley on Tuesday. The state department of correction did not provide additional details about how he breached the facility's perimeter.
Why it matters
Prison escapes by inmates serving lengthy sentences raise questions about facility security and public safety.
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