(GoRealNewsNow.com) – In a shocking display of criminal cunning, the FBI and U.S. Marshals are leading a nationwide manhunt for a murder suspect in Tennessee who staged a fake bear attack to cover up his heinous crime.
The hunt for dangerous felon Nicholas Wayne Hamlett began when he made an emergency call using a stolen identity, claiming a bear attack had occurred.
However, when authorities arrived at the scene, they discovered a gruesome reality that exposed Hamlett’s lying.
The body they found bore injuries inconsistent with a bear attack, leading investigators to unravel the suspect’s elaborate ruse quickly.
Hamlett, who has a lengthy criminal record, is now wanted for first-degree murder. His past includes a 2009 arrest for attempted murder and kidnapping in Alabama, resulting in a 20-year prison sentence in 2012 after pleading down to felony assault charges.
Meanwhile, law enforcement officials are taking no chances with this dangerous fugitive. U.S. Marshal Joseph Carrico issued a stern warning to Hamlett, saying, “Nick. Let’s end this peacefully. Turn yourself in. Have your day in court.”
He added, “The long arm of the law has a long and huge reach, and we will find you no matter where you hide. The deputies and investigators here now know their county well. The FBI agents know their state well.”
Moreover, authorities have good reason to be concerned about public safety. Tommy Jones, a law enforcement official involved in the case, emphasized the potential danger Hamlett poses:
“There is a risk to the public, a great risk to the public. The offender, he does have a history. He did know this victim. He has known him for quite a few months now. But yes, there is a risk of the public. This was not isolated incident by any means.”
The manhunt for Hamlett spans several states, including Alabama, Montana, Alaska, Kentucky, and Florida.
This wide-ranging search underscores the need for better coordination between law enforcement agencies and stricter border controls to prevent dangerous criminals from moving freely across state lines.
In an effort to bring this criminal to justice, the U.S. Marshal Service is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to his capture.
Hamlett, who has blue eyes, stands 5’7″ tall, and weighs 170 pounds, is known to use multiple aliases.
He may still be using the name Brandon Andrade, the identity he stole to report the fake bear attack.
In addition, citizens were urged to remain vigilant and report any information about Hamlett’s whereabouts to the authorities immediately.
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