An escaped murderer from Tennessee, Jacob Allen Morley, has been captured near Kansas City, Missouri, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Morley, who was serving a life sentence for the 2022 murder of Cody Birchfield, escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, on October 26.
The TBI announced Morley's capture on Tuesday (November 3), but additional details about the arrest have not yet been released. KCTV reported that Morley was apprehended in Carroll County, northeast of Kansas City, by the Missouri Highway Patrol, with assistance from Kansas City police and other law enforcement agencies.
Morley was on Tennessee's 'Most Wanted' list, and a $15,000 reward was offered for information leading to his capture. The TBI thanked the public for their tips and vigilance, which contributed to the successful apprehension of Morley. Further details about the circumstances of his arrest are expected to be released soon.