Jail Escapees Featured on America's Most Wanted Site
By: Web Producer
Updated: April 14, 2008
Update: Its been a week since two men escaped from the Branchville Correctional Complex and still no arrests. The FOX TV program "Americas Most Wanted" is considering a piece on Kent Day and Conan Helsley. AMW has put the story and pictures on the programs website and a feature piece on the show may come next week. Meanwhile, the Madisonville Police, Hopkins County Sheriff, and Kentucky State Police formed a task force dedicated to finding the men. They are also offering a $1000 reward for any information leading to Day and Helsleys arrest. Reported 4/7/08: Investigators believe the two men who escaped from the Branchville Correctional Facility over the weekend have stolen at least two cars during their run. Kent Day and Conan Helsley were reported missing Friday night from the Perry County Indiana facility. State Police believe they stole a pick-up truck near the prison and drove it to Crittenden County, Kentucky. They also believe the pair stole a cargo van from a grocery store in Princeton, Kentucky and drove that van back to Madisonville. Investigators believe the two men are still together, are still in the area and are still considered to be armed and dangerous. Here are their descriptions:
Conan L. Helsley
White Male
20 years old
5’5” , 130 lbs.
Short brown hair, brown eyes
Kent A. Day
Black Male
45 years old
5’11”, 165 lbs.
Long black hair with tight corn rows, pony tails and green eyes
Wears glasses
Anyone with information should contact police.
