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Escaped Tennessee inmate captured, authorities say
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Jacob Allen Morley, a convicted murderer who escaped from Tennessee's Northwest Correctional Complex on October 25, has been captured near Kansas City, Missouri, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
- Morley, 28, was convicted in 2025 for the 2022 murder of co-worker Cody Birchfield, and was considered dangerous, having been added to Tennessee's Most Wanted list after his escape.
- After escaping, Morley allegedly stole a white Ford F-350 truck that was later found abandoned in Marion, Illinois, approximately 123 miles north of Hornbeak, Tennessee.
- Birchfield's body was discovered in a large metal box under Morley's residence, and Morley claimed self-defense during his trial, citing mental health issues including bipolar disorder.
- Following Morley's recapture, the victim’s family expressed gratitude to law enforcement and the public for their support during the search.
