The FBI increased its reward for the capture of Grant Hardin, the escapee known as the “Devil in the Ozarks.” The reward increased by $10,000 to $20,000.

Known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” after a HBO documentary about him, Grant Hardin lived a double life as a police chief of a small town until he was later convicted for murder and rape in 2018.

Tracking dogs were able to pick up a scent in the area. Grant Hardin, a former police chief known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," was recaptured Friday, June 6, 2025. Arkansas Department of Corrections ...

A closer look at the 'Devil in the Ozarks' What was Grant Hardin convicted of? In 2017, Hardin was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of Appleton, according to a plea agreement.

The former police chief, convicted murderer and rapist dubbed the “Devil in the Ozarks,” was nabbed less than two miles from the Arkansas prison he escaped two weeks ago, authorities said ...

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He was sentenced to 50 years for that crime. Eventually, his notoriety led to a TV documentary, “Devil in the Ozarks.” ...

Officials are investigating the events that led to the escape. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Search intensifies for 'Devil in the Ozarks' who fled Arkansas prison ...