By now, you must have heard about the female Alabama Corrections Officer who was in her mid 50’s, who apparently assisted a prisoner in his escape, and now they are both on the run. She said she was taking him to an appointment outside the prison, by herself which is against protocol. After they both disappeared, it was discovered that there was no appointment. They ditched the government car in a parking lot and have escaped with another vehicle. It was also discovered that the corrections officer put in for retirement and that was her last day at work, and she recently sold her house for below-market value. She was visiting the prisoner for at least two years when he was incarcerated at another facility. Prior to this, she was an exemplary employee for 17 years, unblemished record.

The prisoner is 38 years old and the guard has guns, so the couple is considered armed and dangerous.

I would think they are under a lot of stress right now, living off the grid, maybe having to have someone else get their food. They can’t apply for any financial assistance, they can’t have any bills in their names, they can’t go to the hospital or doctor if they need medical care. I think it would not be do-able to live the rest of their lives this way but maybe I’m wrong. Maybe they think they can escape to another country, but you need ID to do that, too.

He needs her so he’s not likely to kill her, but either one of them could decide this is too much for them at any time and turn themselves in, and then they’re both going to jail for a long time.

What do you think? Is this secret life do-able for the long term?

Topics: life, running, crime, lifestyle, secrets