Convicted Killer Jacob Morley Back in Custody Following Escape
Jacob Morley, who escaped from a Tennessee prison in October, has been recaptured by authorities in Missouri.
Jacob Morley, a convicted killer who escaped from a Tennessee prison in October, has been recaptured by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), bringing an end to a nine-day manhunt. Morley was apprehended in Carroll County, Missouri, near the town of Norborne, reported CBS News U.S. 4
The TBI, along with assistance from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Illinois and the Missouri State Highway Patrol, successfully located and captured Morley at around 11:30 a.m. local time. This marks the conclusion of a significant pursuit that began when Morley broke free from the Northwest Correctional Complex, which has a capacity to hold 1,776 inmates and houses minors convicted as adults. 46
Morley's escape occurred at around 11:30 p.m. local time on October 25th, as evidenced by security camera footage showing him breaching a fence while still in his prison uniform. He managed to steal a white 2008 Ford F-350 with Tennessee plates shortly after his escape, which was later found in Marion, Illinois, approximately 150 miles north of Tiptonville, Tennessee. Additionally, Morley had taken a white 2005 Ford pickup truck used as a farm vehicle during his evasion. 46
The manhunt for Morley was extensive, with him being placed on the 'most wanted' list and carrying a reward of up to $17,500 for information leading to his capture. His case garnered attention due to the grim circumstances of his crime: he was serving a life sentence for killing a coworker four years prior, and the victim's body, Cody Birchfield, was discovered in a box under Morley's home in Carter County, Tennessee. 4
What we know
- Jacob Morley escaped from a Tennessee prison in October.
- Jacob Morley is a convicted killer.
- Jacob Morley was captured by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI).
- Jacob Morley was captured in Missouri.
- Morley was serving a life sentence for killing a coworker four years prior.
- Cody Birchfield's body was found in a box under Morley's home in Carter County, Tennessee.
- The manhunt lasted for nine days.
- Morley was arrested at around 11:30 a.m. local time near Norbone, Missouri.
- Morley escaped the prison at around 11:30 p.m. local time on October 25th.
- Security camera footage showed Morley escaping by breaching a fence while wearing his prison uniform.
- Morley stole a white 2008 Ford F-350 with Tennessee plates shortly after his escape.
- The truck was found in Marion, Illinois, approximately 150 miles north of Tiptonville, Tennessee.
- Morley was on the 'most wanted' list with a reward of up to $17,500 for information leading to his capture.
- Morley stole a white 2005 Ford pickup truck used as a farm vehicle.
- Morley was apprehended in Carroll County, Missouri, near Norborne, Missouri.
- Authorities from Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Illinois and Missouri State Highway Patrol worked together to capture Morley.
- Northwest Correctional Complex has a capacity to hold 1,776 inmates and houses minors convicted as adults.
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 77%, weighted across 17 claims from 6 independent outlets. Since the first report: 76% → 77%, outlets 3 → 6.
- confirmed Jacob Morley escaped from a Tennessee prison in October. (97%)
- confirmed Jacob Morley is a convicted killer. (93%)
- confirmed Jacob Morley was captured by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). (85%)
- confirmed Jacob Morley was captured in Missouri. (85%)
- likely Morley was serving a life sentence for killing a coworker four years prior. (71%)
- likely Cody Birchfield's body was found in a box under Morley's home in Carter County, Tennessee. (71%)
- likely The manhunt lasted for nine days. (71%)
- likely Morley was arrested at around 11:30 a.m. local time near Norbone, Missouri. (71%)
- likely Morley escaped the prison at around 11:30 p.m. local time on October 25th. (71%)
- likely Security camera footage showed Morley escaping by breaching a fence while wearing his prison uniform. (71%)
- likely Morley stole a white 2008 Ford F-350 with Tennessee plates shortly after his escape. (71%)
- likely The truck was found in Marion, Illinois, approximately 150 miles north of Tiptonville, Tennessee. (71%)
- likely Morley was on the 'most wanted' list with a reward of up to $17,500 for information leading to his capture. (71%)
- likely Morley stole a white 2005 Ford pickup truck used as a farm vehicle. (71%)
- likely Morley was apprehended in Carroll County, Missouri, near Norborne, Missouri. (71%)
- likely Authorities from Williamson County Sheriff's Office in Illinois and Missouri State Highway Patrol worked together to capture Morley. (71%)
- likely Northwest Correctional Complex has a capacity to hold 1,776 inmates and houses minors convicted as adults. (71%)
Sources
- WKBN.com (Ohio) — Convicted killer who escaped Tennessee prison back in custody, officials say
https://www.wkbn.com/news/national-world/convicted-killer-who-escaped-tennessee-prison-back-in-custody-officials-say/ - FOX 8 News (Ohio) — Convicted killer who escaped Tennessee prison back in custody, officials say
https://fox8.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/convicted-killer-who-escaped-tennessee-prison-back-in-custody-officials-say/ - WKYC (Ohio) — Escaped Tennessee prisoner captured in Missouri after 9-day manhunt
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/nation-world/escaped-tennessee-murderer-captured-missouri-9-day-manhunt-jacob-morley/507-786646bd-3123-403f-a630-52b93e1b7c5e - CBS News U.S. — Tennessee murderer captured over a week after escaping prison
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jacob-morley-escaped-tennessee-murderer-captured/ - WFAA (Texas) — Escaped Tennessee prisoner captured in Missouri after 9-day manhunt
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/escaped-tennessee-murderer-captured-missouri-9-day-manhunt-jacob-morley/507-786646bd-3123-403f-a630-52b93e1b7c5e - ABC News — Tennessee escaped murderer caught near Kansas City
https://abcnews.com/US/tennessee-escaped-murderer-caught-kansas-city/story?id=137815827