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Larry Porter Chism

Face photo of male fugitive Chism Larry Porter

Wanted For

Escape, Racketeering, including murder, firearms explosives, arson, narcotics trafficking, Kidnapping, Airplane Hijacking

Aliases

Kenneth Brookins, Jack Coffman

Reward

$25,000

Wanted Since

Date of Birth

Sex

Male

Eyes

Brown

Weight

160 lbs

Skin Tone

Medium

Wanted In

Tennessee

Place of Birth

Forrest City, Arkansas

Race and Ethnicity

White

Hair

Black

Height

5'10"

Scar/Tattoo

Scars on Right and Left Arms

Warrant#/Case#

W472234538

Warrant/Case Issued

Middle District of Tennessee

Date of Warrant

Caution

Armed & Dangerous

Case outline

Chism is wanted for charges stemming from his escape from the Lonoke County Jail in Arkansas in December of 1978. At the time of his escape, Chism was serving a 40 year state sentence for armed robbery and narcotics violations followed by an additional 30 year federal sentence for kidnapping and hijacking an airplane. During his previous escape, Chism shot and seriously wounded a correctional officer.

NOTICE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT: Before arrest, verify warrant through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). If subject is arrested or whereabouts known, contact the nearest U.S. Marshals Service office, American Embassy/Consulate, call the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or submit a tip using U.S. Marshals Service Tips.

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Poster(s) to download

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