Authorities are intensifying the search for Jacob Morley, an escaped Tennessee inmate who is currently at large and wanted in connection with serious criminal charges. Morley, who was serving a life sentence for the murder of a co-worker four years prior, was discovered missing from the Northwest Correctional Complex late on Sunday. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Morley stole a farm truck approximately two miles from the prison facility around 1 a.m. on Monday. Following the theft, investigators tracked the vehicle to southern Illinois, where it was found abandoned in Marion on Tuesday. Marion is located roughly 120 miles north of the Tennessee prison. Local law enforcement in Marion, including the city police chief, have confirmed that no other stolen vehicles or suspicious activities have been reported in the area since the truck's discovery. The reward for information leading to Morley's capture has been raised to $15,000. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to coordinate with local agencies across state lines to locate the suspect. Morley is considered dangerous and is the subject of an active manhunt. Individuals with information regarding his whereabouts are urged to contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation or local law enforcement authorities immediately. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to determine Morley's current location and ensure public safety. No further details regarding Morley's physical description or specific charges beyond the murder conviction have been released in this update. The focus remains on locating the escaped inmate and recovering him into custody.