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Manhunt under way in Tennessee after convicted murderer escapes prison

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…

By The News Engine Desk Based on reporting by The Guardian

26 Oct 2026, 22:12 IST 1 min read 1 views

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According to The Guardian, 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.

This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Tiptonville Tennessee, Jacob Morley and Tennessee.

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Location: United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by: The Guardian
First reported: 26 Oct 2026, 22:12 IST
Key names: Tiptonville Tennessee, Jacob Morley, Tennessee, TDOC
Section: World
Figure cited: Local outlets reported that staff noticed Morley was unaccounted for at about 11.30pm on Sunday. (The Guardian)