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Manhunt Underway for Third Escaped Louisiana Inmate

Manhunt Underway for Third Escaped Louisiana Inmate

Summary

Authorities in Louisiana are looking for Keith Eli, who escaped from St. Landry Parish Jail on December 3, along with two other inmates. While the two others have been found, Eli remains missing. This escape has raised concerns about jail security and public safety in Louisiana.

Key Facts

  • Keith Eli escaped from St. Landry Parish Jail in Louisiana on December 3.
  • Two other inmates also escaped with Eli, but they have been found.
  • The escape happened by removing mortar from a wall and using improvised tools to scale the jail.
  • Eli faces an attempted second-degree murder charge.
  • One of the recaptured escapees, Joseph Allen Harrington, died by suicide.
  • The other recaptured escapee, Johnathan Jevon Joseph, was found on December 5.
  • Local authorities have warned the public to stay alert and report any sightings of Eli.
  • The escape is part of a series of jailbreaks in Louisiana this year, raising questions about jail conditions.

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