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Sheriff says Alabama escapee and jail official were prepared for a shootout

The murder suspect and his jailer who evaded authorities for more than a week were carrying $29,000 in cash, four handguns and an AR-15 rifle when they were captured, an Indiana sheriff said.

The murder suspect and his jailer who evaded authorities for more than a week after walking out of an Alabama lockup were carrying $29,000 in cash, four handguns and an AR-15 rifle and were prepared for a shootout when they were captured, an Indiana sheriff said Tuesday.

The escaped convict Casey White showed no remorse over the death of jail official Vicky White, who was found mortally wounded with a gun in her hand on Monday after a brief car chase, Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding said. Authorities don't believe Casey White shot Vicky White, but a coroner will make the final determination, he

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