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Survivalist who faked death to avoid child sex abuse image trial arrested after years on the run

Jacob Greer, 28, a survivalist who faked his own death in 2016 to avoid child sex abuse image trial was arrested Monday in Washington.

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Jacob Greer, 28, a survivalist who faked his own death in 2016 to avoid child sex abuse image trial was arrested Monday in Washington.

Highlights

  • Jacob Greer, 28, of Des Moines, was arrested Monday in Spanaway, the U.S.
  • Marshals Service said.
  • Greer faked his own death before fleeing Iowa in 2016 to avoid a child sex abuse image trial.
  • He was arrested in April 2016 on charges of “receipt and possession of child pornography” Greer was released on bond the next day under pre-trial supervision and an ankle monitor was placed on him.
  • He fled with money, a bow, arrows and a ‘backpack full of survival gear,” officials said.
  • It was not immediately clear Wednesday if Greer’s relatives could not be reached for comment.