Jacob Morley, a 28-year-old convicted murderer, remains at large after escaping from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee, late Sunday night. Morley is considered dangerous and could be anywhere, according to the Tennessee Department of Correction. He was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder, aggravated burglary, tampering with evidence, evading arrest, and vandalism. Morley is wanted in connection with the killing of Cody Birchfield, whose body was discovered in a box under Morley’s house in 2022. Morley breached the perimeter fence at the prison, hiding among pallets and a trash cart before fleeing. He stole a white 2008 Ford F-350 in Lake County, Tennessee, early Monday morning. The vehicle was found abandoned in Marion, Illinois, around 4:40 a.m. Monday, approximately 130 miles north of the prison. Local law enforcement in Marion was not notified until 6:15 a.m., creating a significant gap that allowed Morley to cross state lines. Authorities in multiple states are now searching for Morley, who is on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list. A combined reward of $17,500 has been offered by the Tennessee governor’s office, the TBI, and the US Marshals Service for information leading to his arrest. The Tennessee Department of Correction has asked the public to remain vigilant and check on family members and neighbors. Morley is the second inmate to escape from the Tennessee Department of Correction this month. The department’s commissioner resigned following a botched execution last month, and Gov. Bill Lee appointed Christopher Hansen as interim commissioner. The victim’s family has expressed fear for their safety and concern that Morley may harm others. They urge anyone with information to contact authorities. Morley’s escape has reopened wounds for the Birchfield family, who had found some closure with his life sentence. The family emphasizes the importance of remembering Cody Birchfield for his kindness and decency. Local residents in Marion have reported feeling scared and are checking their properties for suspicious activity. Police in Marion continue to canvass the area and follow every lead and tip received. Surveillance video shows Morley heading toward a highway after abandoning the truck, but his current location remains unknown. Authorities have not confirmed whether Morley is still in Marion or has moved further north. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement agencies are coordinating efforts to locate and apprehend Morley.