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School killer TJ Lane recaptured after Ohio jail break | School killer TJ Lane recaptured after Ohio jail break |
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A US teenager who shot dead three students is back in police custody after escaping from prison in the state of Ohio on Thursday. | A US teenager who shot dead three students is back in police custody after escaping from prison in the state of Ohio on Thursday. |
TJ Lane, 19, was recaptured early on Friday. Local police tweeted "We got him... one more to go." | TJ Lane, 19, was recaptured early on Friday. Local police tweeted "We got him... one more to go." |
Lane is serving three life sentences after pleading guilty to the murders in Chardon High School in February 2012. | Lane is serving three life sentences after pleading guilty to the murders in Chardon High School in February 2012. |
Two other inmates escaped in the same incident, including 45-year-old convicted robber Clifford Opperud. | |
Details of how the men escaped from the Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution have not been released, but local media reported they scaled a fence during a recreation break. | Details of how the men escaped from the Allen Oakwood Correctional Institution have not been released, but local media reported they scaled a fence during a recreation break. |
At around 02:00 local time (06:00 GMT) the Lima Police Department confirmed that "Thomas Michael 'TJ' Lane III is in custody. He has been returned to the prison." | At around 02:00 local time (06:00 GMT) the Lima Police Department confirmed that "Thomas Michael 'TJ' Lane III is in custody. He has been returned to the prison." |
Lane was armed with a pitchfork when he was recaptured, unconfirmed reports quoting police said. | Lane was armed with a pitchfork when he was recaptured, unconfirmed reports quoting police said. |
The mother of one of Lane's victims earlier said she was fearful when she heard the news of his escape. | The mother of one of Lane's victims earlier said she was fearful when she heard the news of his escape. |
"I'm disgusted that it happened. I'm extremely scared and panic-stricken. I can't believe it", said Dina Parmertor, whose son Daniel, 16, was among the dead. | "I'm disgusted that it happened. I'm extremely scared and panic-stricken. I can't believe it", said Dina Parmertor, whose son Daniel, 16, was among the dead. |
Clifford Opperud, who was serving a sentence for aggravated robbery, burglary and kidnapping, was caught at around 04:20 local time (08:20 GMT), police said. | |
A third inmate briefly escaped before being recaptured, police spokesman Andy Green said. | A third inmate briefly escaped before being recaptured, police spokesman Andy Green said. |
Lane pleaded guilty last year to three counts of aggravated murder, two counts of attempted aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. | Lane pleaded guilty last year to three counts of aggravated murder, two counts of attempted aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault. |
He used a .22-calibre pistol to fire 10 shots at a group of students in Chardon High School's cafeteria, killing Demetrius Hewlin, 16, and Russell King, 17, as well as Daniel Parmertor. | He used a .22-calibre pistol to fire 10 shots at a group of students in Chardon High School's cafeteria, killing Demetrius Hewlin, 16, and Russell King, 17, as well as Daniel Parmertor. |
Three others were wounded in the attack, which took place when Lane was 17. | Three others were wounded in the attack, which took place when Lane was 17. |
Despite evidence he suffered psychosis and hallucinations, he was found competent to be tried as an adult. | Despite evidence he suffered psychosis and hallucinations, he was found competent to be tried as an adult. |
During his trial, Lane smirked and smiled as victims' relatives spoke. During his sentencing he wore a T-shirt with the word "Killer" written on it. | During his trial, Lane smirked and smiled as victims' relatives spoke. During his sentencing he wore a T-shirt with the word "Killer" written on it. |