Two inmates who escaped from a Mississippi state penitentiary are considered armed and dangerous, according to the state’s Department of Corrections.
James R. Sanders, 41, and Ryan Young, 22, were discovered missing during the routine count at the state penitentiary at Parchman on Monday, although authorities have not released information on how they escaped.
Sanders, described as a 5-foot-9 white male weighing 170 pounds, was serving a life sentence for murdering Charles K. Maness during an armed robbery in 1998.
Sanders reportedly stole Maness’ wallet and truck, before he placed a deer’s head on his victim’s headless torso and drove around showing it to friends, according to a person familiar with the case who spoke to WREG.
Young was sentenced to 40 years for burglary of a vehicle, burglary of a residence, grand larceny and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in Claiborne County.
Authorities issued a public plea, describing him as a black male who is 5-foot-9 and 193 pounds.
Anyone who has information about the two men or any sightings should call 662-745-6611, ext. 4200.
