A $5,000 reward has been given to an individual who offered assist in capturing an inmate who sparked a nationwide manhunt after escaping with a jail official, Alabama's governor mentioned Wednesday.
Gov. Kay Ivey directed the Finance Division to subject a $5,000 reward to an individual who "offered beneficial help to legislation enforcement in securing the apprehension and arrest of Casey White," Ivey's workplace mentioned in a information launch.
The recipient has chosen to stay nameless, the governor's workplace mentioned. Officers didn't describe what info the individual offered.
Casey White and jailer Vicky White disappeared from Lauderdale County Detention Facility on April 29, sparking a manhunt that drew worldwide consideration.
Finally, authorities discovered their automobile at a neighborhood motel in Evansville, Indiana and positioned it below surveillance. Vicky White quickly emerged in a wig, alongside the 6-foot-9 Casey White, officers mentioned. They hopped within the Cadillac and drove off with the marshals secretly tailing them, however the officers have been seen.
The transient pursuit ended when the officers rammed the automobile. The Cadillac flipped over and, sooner or later, Vicky White shot herself within the head, authorities mentioned.
As officers pulled them from the wreckage, Casey White blurted out, "Please assist my spouse, she simply shot herself within the head," Keely mentioned. It wasn't clear why he referred to Vicky as his spouse however U.S. marshals informed CBS Information there isn't a proof Casey and Vicky White have been ever married.
Lauderdale County District Legal professional Chris Connolly had really useful that the reward be given, the governor's workplace mentioned.
"Due to the nice info from this citizen and the diligent work from legislation enforcement in Alabama all the best way to Indiana, we have been in a position to put the unhealthy man behind bars the place he belongs. I sit up for justice being served," Ivey mentioned in a press release.