WATCH: Murder convict Jacob Allen Morley escapes Tennessee prison and drives off in a vehicle as the manhunt continues; video goes viral

Fresh updates have emerged linked to the escape of Jacob Allen Morley, a convicted felon serving a life sentence in Tennessee’s Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) shared a video on Monday (October 27, 2026) showing him stealing a truck after sneaking out of the jail.

The investigation bureau shared a series of posts on X, including the one showing Morley stealing a white 2008 Ford F-350 and driving off from the facility. He remained at large at the time of filing of this report

In a post on X hours after a manhunt was launched to locate Morley, the TBI said that it is working closely with “local, state, and federal partners."

What do we know about the vehicle

According to the TBI, the truck, a white 2008 Ford F-350, TN tag 138BBQV, was taken from the 400 block of Keystone Drive around 1 a.m. on Monday. The vehicle is marked with Lindamood Planting Company on the side.

How did Morley escape the prison

On Monday, the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) announced the news of Morley’s escape in a statement claiming that he allegedly broke out of the prison on Sunday night (October 25, 2026).

“At approximately 11:30 pm on October 25, 2026, staff at NWCX confirmed Morley was unaccounted for and immediately conducted an emergency count and search of the facility. Further review of security cameras confirmed Morley breached the perimeter fence and exited the facility in his TDOC uniform,” the department said in a statement on Monday.

What do we know about Morley

The Tennessee Department of Correction described Morley as a 28-year-old man with brown hair and green eyes standing 5 foot 11 inches tall. He weighs approximately 240 pounds.



The department said that he is serving a life sentence for a conviction in Carter County for first-degree murder, aggravated burglary, tampering with evidence, evading arrest, and vandalism. The TBI said that Morley to its Most Wanted list with a reward of up to $2,500 for information that may lead to his arrest.