Skylar Meade : “Idaho inmate escape: Authorities capture accomplice after manhunt”

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An Idaho inmate and his accomplice who escaped from a hospital visit by shooting at state corrections officers were captured after a 36-hour manhunt in Twin Falls, Idaho. The inmate, Skylar Meade, and the alleged shooter, Nicholas Umphenour, were apprehended without any shots fired or extensive force used. The incident occurred as Meade was being escorted from the hospital following self-injurious behavior at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution. Both suspects have ties to the White supremacist group Aryan Knights. Despite rare prison escapes in the US, corrections officers must remain vigilant at all times to prevent such incidents.

Idaho Inmate and Accomplice Captured After 36-Hour Manhunt

An Idaho inmate and his accomplice were captured in Twin Falls, Idaho, after a 36-hour manhunt following their escape from a hospital visit on Wednesday. Skylar Meade and Nicholas Umphenour were apprehended around 2 p.m. local time, two hours away from the Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise where the escape occurred.

Details of the Escape

The coordinated attack and escape took place early Wednesday morning as Meade, who had been transported to the hospital after engaging in self-injurious behavior at the Idaho Maximum Security Institution, was being escorted from the hospital. Three Idaho corrections officers escorting him were ambushed with gunfire by Umphenour.

Two corrections staff members rode with Meade in the ambulance on the way to the hospital, with a chase vehicle following closely behind. Corrections officers were preparing to return Meade to the Idaho Maximum Security Institution when the shooter fired at the officers, injuring two of them.

Capture of the Suspects

Meade and Umphenour, who have ties to the White supremacist group Aryan Knights, fled the scene in a getaway car before being captured in Twin Falls. The shooter, Umphenour, faces charges of aggravated battery against law enforcement and aiding and abetting an escape.

Connection to Homicides

Authorities are investigating two homicides that may be connected to Meade and Umphenour. Two adult males were killed in separate incidents in Nez Perce County and Clearwater County, with Meade’s shackles found at one of the crime scenes. The men also had possession of a car belonging to one of the victims.

Background of the Inmate

Skylar Meade, sentenced in 2016 for aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, has a history of prior convictions and is a documented gang member with ties to the Aryan Knights. He was due to be released in 2036. The Aryan Knights is a White supremacist prison gang primarily based in Idaho.

Rarity of Prison Escapes

Despite some high-profile cases, prison escapes are rare in the United States. Less than 1% of incarcerated individuals escape each year, according to Jeff Mellow, a professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He attributes this rarity to improved security measures in correctional facilities.

Corrections officers must remain vigilant at all times, as a prisoner only needs to be lucky once to successfully escape. The overwhelming majority of escapees are recaptured shortly after their escape.

It is important to note that this story has been updated with additional information as the investigation progresses.