Criminal Justice

‘Devil in the Ozarks’ Prison Escape Reveals Dangerous Lapses in Arkansas Corrections Security

By Economics Desk | August 16, 2025

An internal review exposes months-long planning and glaring security failures that allowed convicted killer Grant Hardin to escape from an Arkansas prison. This incident underscores the urgent need for true accountability and reforms to protect American communities.

When a convicted murderer known as the "Devil in the Ozarks" walked out of Calico Rock prison last May, it wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment act — it was the result of a dangerous breakdown in security that persisted for months. An internal review released by the Arkansas Department of Corrections reveals how Grant Hardin exploited lax safeguards, highlighting systemic failures that put public safety at risk. How Could a Dangerous Criminal Simply Walk Away? Hardin, a former police chief serving time for murder and rape, spent six months meticulously planning his escape. Working unsupervised in the prison kitchen, he fashioned a...

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