Police Search for Murderer Who Escaped Tennessee Prison
By Brooklynn Robinson
October 26, 2026 at 3:15pm
A massive manhunt is underway for Jacob Allen Morley, a 28-year-old convicted murderer who escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee.
The Escape and Getaway
The Breach: Prison staff noticed Morley was missing around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Security footage confirmed he breached the perimeter fence while wearing his state prison uniform.
Stolen Vehicle: Around 1:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, Morley was caught on camera stealing a white 2008 Ford F-350 work truck from a nearby farm business.
Truck Recovered: Investigators tracked the stolen pickup truck to Marion in downstate Illinois, where it was recovered on Tuesday, October 27. However, Morley's current whereabouts remain unknown.
Suspect Profile and Description
Morley is serving a life sentence for the first-degree murder of his co-worker, Cody Birchfield, along with convictions for abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.
Physical Characteristics: 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing approximately 240 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.
Public Warning: The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) and local police warn the public not to approach Morley, as he is considered dangerous.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has placed Morley on its Most Wanted list and is offering a reward for information leading to his capture.
Anyone with information or possible sightings is urged to immediately call 911 or the TDOC tip line.
Links:
Tennessee Department of Correction: tn.gov
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