John McCluskey is an American fugitive known for his involvement in a high-profile prison escape in 2010. He was serving a sentence for robbery when he and another inmate broke out of a facility in Arizona. This escape led to a nationwide manhunt, drawing significant media attention. After his escape, McCluskey was linked to a series of crimes, including the murder of a couple in New Mexico. He was eventually captured in 2011 and later sentenced to life in prison. His case raised discussions about prison security and the challenges of tracking escaped inmates.