Manhunt under way in Tennessee after convicted murderer escapes prison

The Tennessee department or correction (TDOC) on Monday announced that Jacob Morley, 28, escaped from the Northwest correctional complex in the community of Tiptonville. TDOC describes Morley as being 5ft 11in and 240lbs with green eyes and brown hair.

Local outlets reported that staff noticed Morley was unaccounted for at about 11.30pm on Sunday.