Georgia murder suspect flees after ‘door malfunction’: reports
Kevin David Lenix Wilson, 32, is considered "dangerous," authorities said
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A Georgia detainee who was being held on murder and other charges remained at large late Wednesday after escaping from custody earlier this week, according to a report.
Authorities in Effingham County claimed a "suspected door malfunction" at a detention facility Monday night allowed the detainee to enter an unsecured area and make his getaway, FOX 5 of Atlanta reported.
The fugitive, identified as Kevin David Lenix Wilson, 32, is considered "dangerous," authorities said. They advised the public not to approach Wilson if they happen to spot him.
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Wilson was being held for the Rincon Police Department since being arrested during a traffic stop in October 2020, FOX 5 reported. In August, he was indicted on three counts of malice murder, one count of felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon – all in connection with a May 2020 incident in Savannah, according to the station.
The Savannah incident involved the death of Vincent Smalls Jr. A second suspect, identified as Labrea Adger, was arrested in June 2020 in connection with the case, FOX 28 of Savannah reported.
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Anyone with information about Wilson’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020.
The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office is working with other agencies to locate Wilson and is also looking into how exactly he was able to flee, WXIA-TV of Atlanta reported.