A manhunt is underway in Lima, Ohio after a US teenager who shot dead three students escaped from prison.
TJ Lane, 19, is serving three life sentences after pleading guilty to the murders in a high-school cafeteria in February 2012.
Police said another prisoner, convicted robber Clifford Opperud, had also escaped in the same incident.
Authorities said they do not believe the men are armed but they are both considered dangerous.
A third inmate had briefly escaped before being recaptured, police spokesman Andy Green said.
The mother of one of Lane's victims said she was fearful when she heard the news of his escape.
'I'm disgusted that it happened. I'm extremely scared and panic-stricken. I can't believe it', said Dina Parmertor, whose son Daniel, 16, was among the dead.
Police said the other escaped prisoner, 45-year-old Clifford Opperud, was serving a sentence for aggravated robbery, burglary and kidnapping.
Lane pleaded guilty last year to three counts of aggravated murder, two counts of attempted aggravated murder and one count of felonious assault.
He used a .22-calibre pistol to fire 10 shots at a group of students in Chardon High School's cafeteria, killing Demetrius Hewlin, 16, and Russell King, 17, as well as Daniel Parmertor.
Three others were wounded in the attack, which took place when Lane was 17.
Despite evidence he suffered psychosis and hallucinations, he was found competent to be tried as an adult.
During his trial, Lane smirked and smiled as victims' relatives spoke. During his sentencing he wore a T-shirt with the word 'Killer' written on it.
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