Mississippi Jail Escapees Recaptured After Manhunt

Two inmates awaiting murder trials were found in an abandoned home a day after their escape from Claiborne County Detention Center.

Tyrekennel Collins and Dezarrious Johnson escaped through the ceiling and an outside wall.
Both men were considered dangerous and were captured in Claiborne County.
Johnson sustained a leg injury during the escape and was seen limping.
Collins faces charges for a 2023 murder in Copiah County; Johnson for a 2022 murder and aggravated assault in Jefferson County.
Both inmates now face additional charges for escaping custody.