My understanding is bond in Omaha is underwritten by the state, so it’s unlikely the state will write a check to itself. Here’s a link to a reward for his arrest. Please share or Tweet.
http://omahacrimestoppers.org/wanted-gallery/attachment/mejia-eswin/
That would be even worse because it effectively means they were willing to exchange this killer’s freedom for 5k. Unless they think they recoup the 45k from the taxpayers in which case the good citizens of Nebraska bailed out the killer and will now be penalized for his escape.