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FOLKSTON, GEORGIA, USA — Inmate Escapes D. Ray James Correctional Facility; Manhunt Under Way
A 35-year-old man escaped from the D. Ray James Correctional Facility in Folkston, Georgia, on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. The Charlton County Emergency Management Agency sent out a safety alert Sunday afternoon on behalf of the Charlton County Sheriff's Office. Officials describe him as a Black man of Haitian nationality with dreadlocks, last seen wearing khaki clothing. They say he may be injured and may be dangerous. His name has not been released.
- Date
- November 1, 2026
- Location
- D. Ray James Correctional Facility, Charlton County
- Suspect
- 35-year-old escaped inmate (name not released)
- Stage
- MANHUNT
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Update #4 — Sheriff: search resources exhausted, no new sign of Barthold
Charlton County Sheriff Robert Phillips said there is no new verified information on Beneck Barthold's whereabouts. The sheriff said the search has exhausted all of its resources — land, air support, drone and water. Based on current information, there is no new indication of an immediate threat to the local community, but because his whereabouts are unknown, residents should keep exercising caution, secure their homes, vehicles and outbuildings, not approach him if seen, and report possible sightings to 911. The Sheriff's Office remains in coordination with the appropriate agencies, and efforts to locate him remain ongoing.
We are following this case and will update it again as soon as new information comes. -
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Update #3 — Escaped Man Named as Beneck Barthold; Sheriff Says He Climbed Over Razor Wire
Sheriff Robert Phillips named the escaped man as Beneck Barthold, 35, from Haiti. Staff found him missing at about 10 a.m. Sunday. The sheriff says he took off his clothes and climbed over the razor wire. Blood was found nearby, so officials think he is hurt. He has dreadlocks. Do not go near him. Call 911 if you see him. -
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Update #2 — Sheriff: Escaped Man Had Finished His Sentence and Was About to Be Deported
Charlton County Sheriff Robert Phillips said the man had already served his prison sentence and was waiting to be sent back to his home country (deported). Officials still have not released his name or said how he escaped. Source: First Coast News -
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Update #1 — Do Not Approach: Call 911 if You See Him
Officials warn the public not to approach or try to stop the escaped inmate, who may be injured and dangerous. Residents are asked to stay alert and call 911 right away with any possible sighting. The sheriff's office has not yet said how or exactly when he got out. Source: https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/charlton-county-officials-issue-safety-alert-following-inmate-escape-folkston-prison/CT3TY4OEHFAY3KTJYL6DUXYS6I/ (Action News Jax)
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