Convicted murderer escapes West Tennessee prison, TBI adds him to Most Wanted list
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The headline, as it mutated - 8 wordings
- 26 Oct, 13:42Convicted murderer escapes West Tennessee prison, TBI adds him to Most Wanted list1 outlet
- 26 Oct, 16:57Convicted murderer escapes Tennessee prison: Authorities2 outlets
- 27 Oct, 12:30Tennessee inmate serving life sentence escapes through prison fence2 outlets
- 27 Oct, 13:20Man serving life sentence for murder escapes Tennessee prison, slipping through fence, officials say2 outlets
- 27 Oct, 14:11Convicted Killer Escapes From Tennessee Prison1 outlet
- 29 Oct, 14:30‘He’s a monster’: Convicted Tennessee murderer still on the run as authorities investigate Wisconsin bank robbery2 outlets
- and 14 other wordings across 19 reports
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How it spread - 32 original reports, 3 reprints
Mon, 26 October 2026
7 reports- waff.com13:42first to report
URL changednow www.waff.com/2026/10/26/tbi-morleys-stolen-truck-located-illinois-inmate-still-large/
A Tennessee Department of Correction inmate, Jacob Morley, escaped from custody at the Northwest Correctional Complex on Oct. 25, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m.
- The Guardian World16:42
Officials say Jacob Morley, who is serving a life sentence for a 2022 murder, escaped from a facility in Tiptonville Tennessee officials have mounted a manhunt after a convicted murderer’s escape from a state prison on Sunday evening. The Tennessee department or correction (TDOC) on Monday announced that Jacob Morley, 28, escaped from the Northwest correctional complex in the community of Tiptonville. Local outlets reported that staff noticed Morley was unaccounted for at about 11.30pm on...
- abc7ny.com16:57
Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer, escaped from a Tennessee prison on Sunday, according to the Tennessee Department of Correction.
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- abcnews.com26 Oct, 21:54their copy
- aol.com21:25
The Tennessee Department of Correction is working to apprehend Jacob Morley, an inmate at Northwest Correctional Complex who escaped on Oct. 25.
- Google News - Top Stories21:34
Manhunt Begins After Convicted Murderer Escapes From Tennessee Prison The New York Times Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped through Tennessee prison fence and fled in stolen truck, officials say CNN Man serving life sentence for murder escapes Tennessee prison, slipping through fence, officials say The Guardian Lawmakers call for answers after 2 Tennessee inmate escapes WKRN News 2 Search continues for escaped inmate after truck theft caught on camera WBBJ-TV
- Le Figaro (France)22:23
Jacob Morley était détenu au Northwest Correctional Complex, dans le Tennessee, depuis 2022, après avoir été condamné pour le meurtre d’un collègue de travail.
- Google News - Top Stories23:40
Authorities launch manhunt for convicted killer who escaped from Tennessee prison NBC News Search continues for escaped inmate after truck theft caught on camera WBBJ-TV Manhunt underway after convicted murderer escapes through Tennessee prison’s fence and flees in stolen truck, officials say CNN Man serving a life sentence for murder slips through a fence and escapes a Tennessee prison AP News Manhunt Begins After Convicted Murderer Escapes From Tennessee Prison The New York Times
Tue, 27 October 2026
14 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:42
Convicted murderer serving life escapes through Tennessee prison fence, uses stolen truck as getaway vehicle, officials say CNN Convicted murderer at large after escaping Tennessee prison through fence, stealing truck CBS News Man serving a life sentence for murder slips through a fence and escapes a Tennessee prison AP News Lawmakers call for answers after 2 Tennessee inmate escapes WKRN News 2 Search continues for escaped inmate after truck theft caught on camera WBBJ-TV
- ksby.com12:30
A $2,500 reward is being offered for a convicted murderer who escaped a Tennessee prison while serving a life sentence.
1 reprint
- abc15.com27 Oct, 12:30their copy
- The Guardian World13:20Man serving life sentence for murder escapes Tennessee prison, slipping through fence, officials say
Security footage shows Jacob Morley escaping in his prison uniform, investigators describe Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Tennessee authorities on Tuesday were still searching for a convicted murderer who, investigators say, escaped a state prison by slipping through a fence and fleeing in a stolen truck. The state department of correction (TDOC) said in a statement that officials realized Jacob Morley, 28, was unaccounted for at about 11.30pm on Sunday at the Northwest...
- Google News - Top Stories13:24Man serving life sentence for murder escapes Tennessee prison, slipping through fence, officials say
Man serving life sentence for murder escapes Tennessee prison, slipping through fence, officials say The Guardian Tennessee manhunt day 3: Map shows confirmed sightings of escaped killer WKRN News 2 Search underway after man convicted of murder escapes Tennessee prison The Washington Post Truck stolen by escaped inmate found abandoned in Illinois: TBI WREG.com TBI: Morley’s stolen truck located in Illinois, inmate still at large WBBJ-TV
- Google News - Top Stories13:30
Convicted murderer at large after escaping Tennessee prison through fence, stealing truck CBS News Convicted murderer serving life escapes through Tennessee prison fence, uses stolen truck as getaway vehicle, officials say CNN Man serving life sentence for murder escapes Tennessee prison, slipping through fence, officials say The Guardian Convicted murderer steals truck after escaping TN prison WREG.com Lawmakers call for answers after 2 Tennessee inmate escapes WKRN News 2
- iheart.com14:11
Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer, escaped from a Tennessee prison by breaching a fence and stealing a truck. He is considered dangerous, and a $2,500 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
- iheart.com14:11
Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer, escaped from a Tennessee prison by breaching a fence and stealing a truck. He is considered dangerous, and a $2,500 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
- iheart.com14:11
Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer, escaped from a Tennessee prison by breaching a fence and stealing a truck. He is considered dangerous, and a $2,500 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
- iheart.com14:11
Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer, escaped from a Tennessee prison by breaching a fence and stealing a truck. He is considered dangerous, and a $2,500 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
- iheart.com14:11
Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer, escaped from a Tennessee prison by breaching a fence and stealing a truck. He is considered dangerous, and a $2,500 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
- iheart.com14:11
Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer, escaped from a Tennessee prison by breaching a fence and stealing a truck. He is considered dangerous, and a $2,500 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
- iheart.com14:11
Jacob Morley, a convicted murderer, escaped from a Tennessee prison by breaching a fence and stealing a truck. He is considered dangerous, and a $2,500 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
- kwtx.com15:02
Jacob Morley escaped Northwest Correctional Complex in Lake County, Tenn. Authorities search for stolen Ford F-350 with plate 138BBQV. Call 911 with tips.
- Polsat News (Poland)20:57
Mężczyzna skazany na dożywocie za zabójstwo uciekł z więzienia w amerykańskim stanie Tennessee. 28-latek sforsował ogrodzenie zakładu karnego, a następnie odjechał kradzionym samochodem. Miejscowe władze wyznaczyły nagrodę za pomoc w schwytaniu zbiega.
Thu, 29 October 2026
4 reports- Google News - Top Stories01:32
Manhunt grows for escaped murderer who may have left area where truck was ditched NBC News ‘He killed my cousin in cold blood’: Relative of victim has warning about escaped killer WREG.com ‘He’s a monster’: Convicted Tennessee murderer still on the run as authorities investigate Wisconsin bank robbery WBBJ-TV Murder victim’s sister shares fears after convicted killer escapes from Tennessee prison WKRN News 2 As manhunt for escaped murderer continues, friends and family of victim speak out ABC...
- Google News - Top Stories13:41
TIMELINE: Escape of convicted TN killer Jacob Morley WKRN News 2 Manhunt grows for escaped murderer who may have left area where truck was ditched NBC News Manhunt continues for convicted murderer who escaped from Tennessee prison Global News ‘He killed my cousin in cold blood’: Relative of victim has warning about escaped killer WREG.com Manhunt for escaped Tennessee murder convict crosses state lines after the truck he stole is found abandoned in Illinois CNN
- Google News - Top Stories14:30
‘He’s a monster’: Convicted Tennessee murderer still on the run as authorities investigate Wisconsin bank robbery WBAY Manhunt grows for escaped murderer who may have left area where truck was ditched NBC News Jacob Morley update: Truck stolen by Tennessee prison escapee sat in Illinois for more than a day before it was found, police say ABC7 Chicago ‘He killed my cousin in cold blood’: Relative of victim has warning about escaped killer WREG.com Manhunt continues for Tenn. inmate as TBI...
- ktiv.com14:30
The search continues for escaped Tennessee inmate Jacob Allen Morley after a Wisconsin bank robbery. Authorities have not confirmed a connection.
Fri, 30 October 2026
6 reports- cbs2iowa.com02:05
The search is still on for Jacob Morley, and now the reward for finding him has gone up to $17,500.
1 reprint
- wset.com30 Oct, 02:05their copy
- iheart.com19:39
Jacob Morley, an escaped Tennessee murderer, is being investigated for a possible connection to a Wisconsin bank robbery. Authorities found the truck he allegedly stole abandoned in Illinois. A reward of $17,500 is offered for information leading to his capture.
- iheart.com19:39
Jacob Morley, an escaped Tennessee murderer, is being investigated for a possible connection to a Wisconsin bank robbery. Authorities found the truck he allegedly stole abandoned in Illinois. A reward of $17,500 is offered for information leading to his capture.
- iheart.com19:39
Jacob Morley, an escaped Tennessee murderer, is being investigated for a possible connection to a Wisconsin bank robbery. Authorities found the truck he allegedly stole abandoned in Illinois. A reward of $17,500 is offered for information leading to his capture.
- iheart.com19:39
Jacob Morley, an escaped Tennessee murderer, is being investigated for a possible connection to a Wisconsin bank robbery. Authorities found the truck he allegedly stole abandoned in Illinois. A reward of $17,500 is offered for information leading to his capture.
- iheart.com19:39
Jacob Morley, an escaped Tennessee murderer, is being investigated for a possible connection to a Wisconsin bank robbery. Authorities found the truck he allegedly stole abandoned in Illinois. A reward of $17,500 is offered for information leading to his capture.
Sat, 31 October 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)04:37
Monstrum bez jakékoliv naděje na nápravu. To je Jacob Allen Morley, momentálně nejhledanější člověk ve státě Tennessee. Muž v pondělí uprchl z vězeňského komplexu Northwest. Na útěku zřejmě vyloupil banku a jako by se propadl do země.