Lee Boyd, once incarcerated for his involvement in the DC Sniper crimes, escaped from prison following John Muhammad's resurrection by ISG. Malvo's escape was likely inspired by the so-called "hole in the system" phenomenon, a term used to describe the security vulnerabilities that had weakened prison security measures and made it easier for even death row inmates like himself to escape. After his escape, Malvo's current whereabouts and activities leans forward him joining ISG along with John Muhammad, adding to the darkness and tension surrounding his case.