Los Angeles, January 9, 2026 – Authorities are on high alert following the escape of Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, a 48-year-old mentally ill man with a history of stalking actress Jennifer Aniston, from a Los Angeles mental health treatment facility. Carwyle, who delusions lead him to believe Aniston is his wife, was reportedly armed when he fled early this morning, shouting threats including “I’ll get my wife back!”
Carwyle’s obsession dates back to 2023, culminating in May 2025 when he rammed his car through the gates of Aniston’s Bel-Air mansion. Charged with felony stalking and vandalism, he was deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial and committed to a community treatment center in October 2025, despite concerns from prosecutors and Aniston’s legal team about the facility’s lack of secure locks.
Law enforcement sources confirm Carwyle overpowered staff, seizing a firearm, and vanished into the city. The LAPD has issued a statewide manhunt, warning the public he is considered extremely dangerous due to his delusions and prior harassment, which included unwanted messages claiming marital ties to the “Friends” star.
Aniston’s representatives have heightened security, and residents near her home are urged to remain vigilant. Police advise anyone spotting Carwyle – described as 6ft, medium build, possibly wearing civilian clothes – to call 911 immediately and not approach.
This escape underscores ongoing fears about inadequate safeguards for high-risk mental health patients targeting celebrities.
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