Nationwide Manhunt for Murder Suspect Nicholas Hamlett

A nationwide manhunt is underway for Nicholas Wayne Hamlett, 45, who is wanted for first-degree murder in Tennessee after a deceptive 911 call on October 18 led authorities to find a dead body. Hamlett, using the stolen identity of Brandon Andrade, called 911 claiming he was chased by a bear and fell off a cliff, which led to the discovery of a deceased individual whose ID matched Andrade’s but was later confirmed stolen. Hamlett has a criminal history and is wanted in Alabama for a parole violation. He is considered armed and dangerous and known to use multiple aliases. The dead man's identity remains unknown, and authorities are working with various law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, to locate Hamlett and identify the victim. Hamlett has ties to multiple states, including Alabama, Montana, Tennessee, Alaska, Kentucky, and Florida.