Episode
Chainsaw Attack, Jailbreak, and Escape
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
Michael Todd Hart, 41, faces nearly four years in prison after a brutal chainsaw attack in a Hibbing apartment that injured his on-again, off-again girlfriend—before another resident shot him. While awaiting trial, Hart pulled off a daring jailbreak in September 2025, sparking a two-week manhunt that ended when deputies found him hiding under a basement stairwell in Cohasset. He resisted arrest and assaulted officers, and a 29-year-old woman was also arrested for allegedly helping him evade capture. Now, Hart’s facing a plea hearing on June 22 for the escape, to be held remotely from prison—showing how a single violent act can spiral into multiple serious charges and legal battles. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/84162764270a4c19