Lafayette, IN, November 3, 2026 — A convicted murderer serving a life sentence in Tennessee has been recaptured following a multi-state manhunt. Jacob Allen Morley was apprehended near Kansas City, Missouri, officials confirmed.

Morley had escaped from a Tennessee prison. The manhunt that led to his recapture involved multiple states and included incidents where vehicles were reportedly stolen in Illinois.

The circumstances of Morley’s escape from the Tennessee correctional facility were not immediately detailed. Information regarding the specific timeline of his escape or the duration of his time at large was not provided.

During the manhunt, authorities indicated that Morley was involved in vehicle thefts that occurred within the state of Illinois. Further details on the number of vehicles stolen or the specific locations within Illinois were not publicly disclosed.

The recapture occurred in the vicinity of Kansas City, Missouri. The exact date and time of his apprehension were not specified. Authorities involved in the manhunt have not released further information regarding the details of his arrest or his current status.

Jacob Allen Morley was serving a life sentence for murder prior to his escape. The recaptured inmate is now expected to face legal proceedings related to his escape and any alleged offenses committed during his time evading authorities.

The investigation into the full scope of Morley’s escape and subsequent actions is ongoing. Details concerning his transfer back to Tennessee or any potential charges stemming from the vehicle thefts in Illinois were not immediately available.



Story summarized from the original created by Amelia Carlson, Hannah Kozlowski, Gray News staff on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.

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