After stolen-truck report, Tennessee escaped murderer caught near Kansas City, authorities say
Escape from Tennessee prison
Morley escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville. He is a convicted murderer and was described by authorities as a 28-year-old Tennessee prison escapee. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced Tuesday that Morley had been taken into custody near Kansas City, Missouri.
Stolen truck investigation
The Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Illinois said authorities responded Tuesday morning to a report of a stolen vehicle southwest of Marion. Investigators determined the vehicle was a white 2005 Ford pickup truck used as a farm vehicle and identified Morley as the person who stole it.
Missouri patrol makes arrest
The sheriff's office said coordinated work with law enforcement partners led to Morley's apprehension by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. He was arrested as he traveled through the Kansas City, Missouri, area.
Key points
- Jacob Morley escaped the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville.
- Illinois authorities investigated a stolen white 2005 Ford farm truck southwest of Marion.
- The Missouri State Highway Patrol apprehended Morley near Kansas City.