Convicted Murderer Who Escaped Tennessee Prison Apprehended Near Kansas City
Jacob Allen Morley, a convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison in late October, was arrested near Kansas City, Missouri. Morley, who was considered armed and dangerous and serving a life sentence for murder, was apprehended after allegedly stealing…
St. Louis, MO, November 3, 2026 — A convicted murderer who escaped from a Tennessee prison has been apprehended. Jacob Allen Morley was arrested near Kansas City, Missouri, officials confirmed.
Morley, who was serving a life sentence for murder, had escaped from a Tennessee correctional facility in late October. At the time of his escape, authorities had cautioned the public, describing him as armed and dangerous.
The fugitive’s apprehension followed an alleged vehicle theft that occurred in Illinois. Following the incident, Morley is believed to have traveled into Missouri, where he was ultimately taken into custody near the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Details regarding the specific date of Morley’s escape from the Tennessee prison were not immediately available. The exact location in Illinois where the vehicle was allegedly stolen, as well as the precise location of his arrest in Missouri, were also not provided in the initial reports. Further information on the legal proceedings or the terms of his sentence following the escape and alleged vehicle theft was not disclosed.
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