Authorities in North Carolina are conducting an extensive manhunt for a dangerous inmate who escaped from Craven County Jail through the ventilation system. The inmate, who is facing attempted murder charges and has a history of trying to flee law enforcement, reportedly received assistance from cellmates who used a mattress to conceal his escape. Local community members are expressing concern as law enforcement, including U.S. Marshals, intensify their search for the inmate. This jailbreak has prompted an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escape and raised questions about the timing of public alerts.