Search Continues for Escaped Murderer Jacob Morley as Victim’s Family Speaks Out
The manhunt for escaped murderer Jacob Morley, who fled from Tennessee, continues as the family of his victim speaks out. A vehicle connected to the case was discovered in Marion, Illinois.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 28, 2026 —
The manhunt for Jacob Morley, an escaped murderer who fled from Tennessee, is continuing, while the family of his victim has spoken publicly. A vehicle connected to the case was discovered in Marion, Illinois, according to the information provided.
The available details do not identify when Morley escaped, when or where the vehicle was found, or how investigators determined it was connected to the case. The vehicle’s owner, its condition and whether it contained evidence have not been provided. No information was given about where the search is currently focused or whether authorities have announced any new leads.
The family’s comments are noted in the trend summary, but no statements or details about what relatives said were included. Their remarks therefore cannot be described or quoted here.
Other key information remains unavailable, including the circumstances of Morley’s escape, the identity of the victim, and the agency leading the search. The summary also does not say whether police have issued a public description of Morley or provided guidance related to the search.
The discovery in Marion, Illinois, is the only specific location identified beyond Tennessee, where Morley fled from. The information provided does not establish whether the vehicle’s discovery changed the course of the investigation. The manhunt is described as continuing; no further developments or timeline were supplied.
Story summarized from the original created by web.operations@abc11mail.com(WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham) on abc11.com, see more information here.
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