Oregon murder suspect escapes courthouse in wild security video

Courthouse surveillance video shows an Oregon murder suspect sprinting away from bailiffs after they unshackled him in court — a requirement under state law — then escaping the building and prompting a massive manhunt. Edi Villalobos Jr., a 28-year-old accused of murder and a slew of other felonies, was supposed to stand before the court for the start of his trial. Instead, he ran down the hallway and out an employees-only exit, video shows.

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[SRR]

That 2nd cop is hilarious! Couldn't keep up at all.

[damelalana]

He really knew his way around the courthouse.

[jefferylawrence]

Dude was running like he sponsored by Nike 😂on another note, isn’t there suppose to be armed guards at the courtroom doors?

[containedhurricane]

There should've been a guard at the door

[edwardhoulihan]

I think the jury has seen enough for a guilty verdict

[logicalrealistic]

Murder suspect's leg SHOULD ALWAYS BE CGAINED even inside court.

[truecanuck]

For an accused murderer, it's amazing that they didn't station anyone at the door or position themselves between the accused and available exit points.

[LessLethalDad]

This is why police officers should be required to maintain a certain level of fitness, especially when chasing someone. They were running slow af.

[jaypers]

This is actually part of Portlands process once someone’s arrested. Just a tad bit quicker.

[stevek]

Why escape? Judge would of probably let him out on a small bail

[cheryl]

THAT WAS JUST TOO EASY.
AND A MURDER SUSPECT TOO! THEY UNCHAINED HIM, FULLY & GAVE HIM A CLEAR EXIT ALL THE WAY. GREAT SECURE BUILDING I MUST SAY.

[roscoe]

Well… you gave him the opportunity and he took it.

[MrBigezee]

I thought cops had to do a physical fitness test every few years, maybe they should lay off the doughnuts

[amr]

From my experience, the court officers are always the older officers who put in some good years and then promoted to this cushy position as they have seniority.

[prestonhanson]

Well I think that answers the question of his guilt

[vancejones]

That is ridiculous, there should be an automatic lock on all exit and entry doors the second that happens.

[TGSureal]

From the moment he started running, they should have played Benny Hill.

[noerodriguez]

Never ever let your guard down.I saw those officers make multiple mistakes to were the suspect could of grabbed there gun and shoot and kill them.He’s a murder suspect never let you’re guard down especially with murder suspects

[benredacted]

Could you imagine the adrenaline rush he got when he saw the Fatty's walking him in.

[hermangarrett]

Who, as police, take off restraints from prisoners during their appearance in court?