Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and rapist known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks,' was captured after a weeks-long multi-agency manhunt. Hardin had escaped from the North Central Unit prison facility on May 25. He was apprehended without incident approximately 1.5 miles north-northwest of the prison.
Notorious 'Devil in the Ozarks' finally caught after weeks-long manhunt that drew multiple agencies
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Grant Hardin, a convicted murderer and rapist known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks,' was captured after a weeks-long multi-agency manhunt. Hardin had escaped from the North Central Unit prison facility on May 25. He was apprehended without incident approximately 1.5 miles north-northwest of the prison.
Trending- 1 1997: Unsolved rape case.
- 2 2017: James Appleton murdered; Hardin convicted.
- 3 May 25 (2025): Grant Hardin escaped from North Central Unit prison.
- 4 Weeks-long: Manhunt for Hardin.
- 5 This afternoon (June 6, 2025): Hardin captured.
- End of a weeks-long manhunt
- Re-incarceration of a dangerous fugitive
- Ongoing investigations into the security breach and potential outside assistance
What: Convicted murderer and rapist Grant Hardin, known as the 'Devil in the Ozarks,' was captured after escaping prison.
When: Published June 6, 2025; This afternoon (capture time); May 25 (escape date); Weeks-long manhunt; 2017 (murder conviction); 1997 (rape case).
Where: Ozarks (general region), Izard County, Arkansas, USA; North Central Unit prison facility (Calico Rock, AR).
Why: Hardin escaped from prison, prompting a manhunt to re-apprehend him and ensure public safety.
How: Hardin escaped through a sally port wearing a makeshift uniform. He was captured approximately 1.5 miles from the prison after authorities focused their search in rugged terrain.