Tyrekennel Collins and Dezarrious Johnson, who escaped from the Claiborne County Detention Center in Mississippi, were apprehended in an abandoned home after a daylong manhunt.
**Claiborne County, Mississippi** - Authorities have apprehended two inmates who escaped from a Mississippi jail while awaiting trial for murder. Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, were both located inside an abandoned home in Claiborne County on Saturday, the day after their escape from the Claiborne County Detention Center.
Surveillance footage captured the escapees fleeing through a ceiling and exiting through an exterior wall at approximately 2:20 a.m. Authorities notified the public that both suspects were considered dangerous and launched a thorough search.
Two Inmates Awaiting Trial for Murder Recaptured After Daring Jail Escape
During the pursuit, information emerged that Johnson had sustained an injury to his right leg during the escape, causing him to walk with a noticeable limp. This detail aided the search efforts, as law enforcement officers could identify potential sightings more efficiently.
Collins and Johnson, both facing murder charges in separate counties, were taken into custody at the abandoned residence. Collins is accused of killing his cousin in Copiah County in October 2023, while Johnson is charged with murder and aggravated assault stemming from an incident in Jefferson County in October 2022. Notably, Johnson's trial was scheduled to commence on October 15.
Two Inmates Awaiting Trial for Murder Recaptured After Daring Jail Escape
Sheriff Edward Goods of Claiborne County announced that both inmates would now face additional escape charges. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities seeking to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the escape and any possible accomplices.
The incident has prompted a review of security protocols at the detention center to prevent similar occurrences in the future. Law enforcement officials are working to ensure the safety and security of the community and prevent any further breaches of jail facilities.
Two Inmates Awaiting Trial for Murder Recaptured After Daring Jail Escape
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
