Joyce Mitchell works in the prison where convicted murderers Richard Matt, 48, and David Sweat, 34, escaped over the weekend, according to the report. Unnamed sources close to the investigation told CNN that Mitchell had planned to pick up the men after they escaped. Instead, she was hospitalized with panic attacks at the time of the escape.

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According to The Associated Press, Matt and Sweat, 34, cut steam pipes with power tools to escape from the maximum-security prison. Officials discovered the men were missing about 5:30 a.m. Saturday. Officials with the U.S. Marshals Service and Federal Bureau of Investigation are assisting with the manhunt, which also includes international authorities. 

If you see men meeting their descriptions, please call 911, 1-800-GIVE-TIP or New York State Police at (518) 563-3761. A $100,000 reward has been offered for information leading to their capture.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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