Allegedly Involved In Romance, Former Warden Helped Murder Convict Escape From Prison: Become A Fugitive Before Finally Suicide

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JAKARTA - A former female prison guard chose to commit suicide when he was about to be arrested, having previously escaped with a homicide convict from prison when he was about to be arrested.

Vicky White, 58, died in hospital after she and 38-year-old Casey White (not brother) were arrested in Indiana after previously being wanted and wanted by police.

The two disappeared from prison in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States on April 29. They are believed to be romantically involved.

They were last seen when he took him for a mental health evaluation, officials said.

It was Vicky's last day of work before retiring. He recently sold his house and told his colleagues he plans to spend more time at the beach.

Late Monday, the Vanderburgh Coroner's Office confirmed Vicky White died at a local hospital, having shot himself during an arrest. More information about his death is expected to be released soon after the autopsy.

Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said earlier the couple's vehicle crashed following a police chase in Evansville, Indiana, during which Casey White surrendered.

"We removed a dangerous man from the streets today. He will never see the bright light again," he said.

Separately, the US Marshals Service said the two were last seen on Friday driving a copper-colored Ford Edge with Alabama registration plates.

On Monday, Sheriff Singleton described the 6ft 9-inch Casey White as "extremely dangerous" and advised law enforcement not to "take any chances" with him.

Meanwhile, Vicky White himself is said to have a clean record as a prison guard.

"I will trust Vicky with my life. I mean it," Lauderdale District Attorney Chris Connolly told reporters.

"If we need anything from prison, he is the person we go to, a solid employee. That's why it's so surprising."

Casey White was charged in September 2020 with murder for the stabbing of 58-year-old Connie Ridgeway. He was also serving time for a string of violent crimes in 2015, including robbery, vehicle theft and police chases.

He allegedly confessed to the murder but later pleaded not guilty to insanity, and was awaiting trial at Lauderdale Prison when he disappeared, authorities added.