Two Escaped Mississippi Inmates Recaptured After Manhunt

Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, were taken into custody Saturday inside an abandoned home in Claiborne County after escaping from jail the previous day.

Tyrekennel Collins, 24, and Dezarrious Johnson, 18, escaped from the Claiborne County Detention Center on Friday, July 7, by crawling through the ceiling and climbing over an outside wall. The two inmates were awaiting trial for murder in separate counties.

Authorities immediately launched a manhunt for the escaped inmates, warning the public that they were considered dangerous. During the search, it was revealed that Johnson had injured his right leg during the escape and was walking with a limp.

Two Escaped Mississippi Inmates Recaptured After Manhunt

On Saturday, Collins and Johnson were located inside an abandoned home in Claiborne County. They were taken into custody without incident.

Collins faces charges of murder and escape, while Johnson faces charges of murder, aggravated assault, and escape.

Two Escaped Mississippi Inmates Recaptured After Manhunt

Tyrekennel Collins is charged with the October 2023 murder of his cousin in Copiah County. His trial was scheduled to begin in October 2024.

Dezarrious Johnson is charged with murder and aggravated assault in Jefferson County stemming from an October 2022 incident. His trial was set to commence on October 15, 2023.

Two Escaped Mississippi Inmates Recaptured After Manhunt

The Claiborne County Sheriff's Office is investigating how the inmates managed to escape from the jail. Sheriff Edward Goods said that surveillance footage shows the two men escaping around 2:20 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing, and the sheriff has vowed to identify any weaknesses in the jail's security system and take steps to prevent future escapes.

Two Escaped Mississippi Inmates Recaptured After Manhunt

The escape of two inmates awaiting trial for murder raised concerns about public safety in Claiborne County. Residents were urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.

The recapture of the inmates has brought relief to the community, and authorities have expressed their gratitude to the public for their assistance in the search.

Two Escaped Mississippi Inmates Recaptured After Manhunt

The escape and recapture of these inmates highlights the importance of maintaining secure detention facilities and the need for constant vigilance to prevent inmates from escaping and potentially endangering the public.