Alabama prison guard dead after escaped inmate captured

Published

3 years ago

May 10, 2022

The pair from the U.S. prison were captured after a 10-day manhunt

The prison guard Vicky White was thought to have helped the murder suspect Casey White escape and the pair were believed to be romantically involved.

Casey is now in custody while Vicky died in hospital from a serious injury after shooting herself during a police chase in Indiana that ended with their vehicle crashing.

The two disappeared from a Lauderdale County prison in Alabama late last month and were last seen when Vicky lied saying she was escorting him to an evaluation.

This all happened on Vicky’s last day of work she was retiring, and had only recently sold her home telling colleagues that she intends to spend more time at the beach.

Police in Indiana found and arrested the pair with help from a tip from the public the two were staying at a hotel before the vehicle chase occurred.

Vicky had an exceptional record as a prison guard with the Lauderdale Country District Attorney saying he would have trusted her with his life.

Meanwhile Casey was charged with murder nearly 2 years ago over stabbing a 58-year-old male while already serving 75 years for crimes including burglary, vehicle theft and police chase.

Now Casey faces execution if he is convicted.

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Red Cross starts operation to retrieve Israeli hostages

Red Cross starts operation to collect first Israeli hostages in Gaza amid ceasefire agreement with Hamas

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17 minutes ago

October 13, 2025

Ahron Young

Red Cross starts operation to collect first Israeli hostages in Gaza amid ceasefire agreement with Hamas

In Short:
– The Red Cross is collecting 20 Israeli hostages in Gaza under a ceasefire agreement facilitated by Trump.
– Israel will release nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees after the initial hostage handover amidst ongoing regional tensions.

The Red Cross has initiated an operation in the Gaza Strip to collect the first 20 surviving Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The effort marks the beginning phase of a ceasefire agreement aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.

The framework for this deal was facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump.As part of the agreement, Israel plans to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees from its prisons. Following the initial handover of hostages, 28 others — including 26 deceased and two unaccounted for — are expected to be addressed later.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will transport the released hostages to Israeli security forces, who will then return them to their families and take them to hospitals in central Israel.

In Israel, crowds have gathered near military installations, waving flags and displaying signs in support of the hostages. Reports indicate that armed members of Hamas have also gathered at transfer locations, awaiting the handover of hostages or the arrival of Palestinian prisoners.

Ongoing Uncertainty

The truce and exchange of hostages follow significant casualties in Gaza, with over 67,000 Palestinians reported killed and the conflict exacerbating regional tensions. The evolving political landscape, influenced by a Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, has led to a complex situation.

A global summit in Egypt, involving more than 20 world leaders including Trump, aims to address the future of peace in the region. Yet, uncertainties remain regarding the governance of Gaza post-conflict and Hamas’s future, as they resist disarmament demands.

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Could Trump’s Middle East peace deal reshape the global economy?

Trump’s ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas may reshape global markets and trigger new economic dynamics.

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7 hours ago

October 13, 2025

Ahron Young

Trump’s ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas may reshape global markets and trigger new economic dynamics.

Donald Trump’s latest diplomatic breakthrough — a ceasefire and potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas — could have ripple effects far beyond the Middle East. The former U.S. president is eyeing economic reconstruction opportunities in the region, with energy, infrastructure, and trade set to benefit if stability holds.

Experts say the deal could also influence global oil prices, energy markets, and investment flows, as renewed peace opens the door to new development projects. But it could also trigger volatility if negotiations falter or regional rivalries reignite.

As Trump prepares for further talks with China on trade and critical minerals, economists are watching closely. Could this mark the beginning of a new era of economic détente — or the start of another global power struggle centred around strategic resources?

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