Following his indictment in 1999 for conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the shooting of his girlfriend, Cherica Adams, Rae Carruth became a fugitive.
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A nationwide manhunt ensued, with authorities searching for him across the country.
Where did Rae Carruth get caught?
On December 15, 1999, Rae Carruth was apprehended by FBI agents outside a motel in Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee.

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Where was Rae Carruth hiding?
He was found hiding in the trunk of a car, along with cash, personal belongings, and even candy bars.
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Rae Carruth’s capture marked a significant development in the case, leading to his eventual trial and conviction.
After further investigations about the murder of Rae Carruth’s girlfriend, the court imprisoned Rae Carruth for his crime of conspiring to commit murder. Rae Carruth was sentenced to 18 years in prison.
Additionally, Rae Carruth’s hitman was arrested and also sentenced to a very long term imprisonment for shooting Rae Carruth’s girlfriend called Cherica Adams.


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