TBI hands out over $30,000 in reward money for capture of escaped inmate
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement partners have rewarded more than $30,000 so far in the capture of Curtis Watson.
Thursday, authorities rewarded citizens who assisted in Watson’s capture with $32,250, according to the TBI.
They say more reward funds will be available pending a conviction.
Watson escaped August 7 from West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Henning.
After his escape, Watson became a suspect in the homicide of correctional administrator Debra Johnson.
Watson was captured August 11 after authorities received a tip from residents in Henning.
