Fugitive Captured After 32 Years on Run for Attempted Murder Conviction
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The arrest, which took place in Huatulco, Mexico, came as a result of a recent tip received by the FBI. Lawson had been on the run since being found guilty of shooting Seth Garlington in 1991. His capture was made possible through collaboration with Mexican authorities.Greg Lawson, 63, had managed to evade law enforcement for 32 years after fleeing Louisiana just before a jury convicted him of attempted murder in a case stemming from a violent confrontation with Seth Garlington. During his arrest in Mexico, Lawson was seen in a video shared on social media wearing a short-sleeved shirt and a camouflage cap. In an ironic turn of events, he chuckled and greeted officers with a casual “how are you doing?” as they placed him in handcuffs.