From the Independent:
In the rugged Ozark Mountains, a search is underway for an ex-lawman dubbed the “Devil in the Ozarks,” who has exploited the area’s many hideouts. These range from abandoned cabins and campsites in the extensive forests to a network of subterranean caves.
Grant Hardin, the fugitive in question, is familiar with these hidden cave systems, according to Darla Nix, a cafe owner in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Nix, whose sons grew up around Hardin, describes him as a survivor, remembering him as “very, very smart” and mostly quiet. The search continues as authorities navigate the challenging terrain, both above and below ground.