‘Career criminal.’ Manhunt underway after inmate escapes jail in TN
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By Caleb Wethington
Published on March 25, 2026.
Gerald Pete Samples, a 59-year-old inmate who escaped from the Crockett County Jail in Tennessee, has been on the run since 441 a.m. His escape has led to a manhunt involving several law enforcement agencies. Samples is 6′2″, weighs about 207 pounds, last seen wearing a brown shirt and pants, and has a prior history of escapeing. The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is assisting in the search. The manhunt is ongoing and investigators are investigating the circumstances surrounding the escape, including whether or not there are any accomplices.
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