Escaped Murderer Richard Matt Could Seek Revenge, Accomplice Says

By Cassandra Vinograd and Miguel Almaguer

Escaped murderer Richard Matt is "psychotic," a former accomplice told NBC News, expressing fears the fugitive could seek revenge while on the lam.

Matt and fellow inmate David Sweat have been on the run for five days after busting out of a maximum-security prison in upstate New York. Investigators have been chasing down hundreds of tips and mobilizing search teams across the region to scour the area — but so far the trail has been cold.

A convicted murderer and former accomplice who testified against Matt in court told NBC News he fears for his safety as long as Matt is out there. 

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