Man accused of escaping federal prison, holding woman hostage in Lee County

Name: Man accused of escaping federal prison, holding woman hostage in Lee County
Uploaded: 2026-04-22T21:53:56Z
Duration: 44 s
Description: Deputies said the hostage sent information to a family member, who then called authorities and identified the suspect. Deputies learned the suspect was an inmate who escaped from Butner, more than 50 miles away.

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Deputies said the hostage sent information to a family member, who then called authorities and identified the suspect. Deputies learned the suspect was an inmate who escaped from Butner, more than 50 miles away.