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Murder suspect found after escaping Georgia jail. He never made it out of the county
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Alex Jones , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The FBI had offered a reward for information leading to the suspect's capture.
A murder suspect is back in custody after a brief escape from jail. Details of the incident are limited, but it is known that the escape occurred on Sunday morning. The suspect was found in Pearson, Georgia, which is within the same county as the jail.
The FBI had offered a reward for information leading to the suspect's capture. It is reported that the suspect was attempting to load food when the escape happened. A pursuit ensued, but the suspect initially got away.
Further information about the escape and capture can be found through local news sources, including WSB-TV.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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