Authorities believe Ms. Barnett smuggled Banks the guard's uniform and a police identity card which he used to escape. A portion of his escape was videotaped by a prison camera. The pair left Crossroads that afternoon in Ms. Barnett's pickup truck, officials said. The truck was found Dec. 3 in the Joplin area. Victoria Police Chief Tim Braaten said the couple apparently had lived in a rented house in Victoria before moving to the trailer park.
Banks faces state and federal escape charges.
Ms. Barnett faces a Missouri charge of aiding in Banks' escape and a federal charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Those charges carry sentences of two to five years in prison. Sheriff Ratcliff said he expects extradition hearings Monday to decide whether Banks and Ms. Barnett will be returned to Missouri. E.W. Scripps Publications , All Rights Reserved. Site users are subject to our User Agreement .