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Grant Hardin, a convicted former police chief dubbed the “Devil in the Ozarks,” pleaded not guilty to second-degree escape charges in Arkansas. After escaping from Calico Rock prison disguised as law enforcement, Hardin was recaptured 1.5 miles away and transferred to a maximum-security prison in Varner. Known for his brutal crimes, Hardin's escape is under investigation by authorities and legislators. His trial is scheduled for November 2025.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff