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Stacy Huggins, a convicted murderer, has been missing for five days after escaping during a work detail at the Augusta Transitional Center. Local authorities are intensifying search efforts, with residents expressing heightened concern for safety, particularly near children’s facilities. Huggins, who has a violent criminal history, was last seen near his work site. A nearby body discovery has raised further fears regarding the escape. The situation raises critical questions about the security of work release programs for serious offenders.
Augusta, Georgia – Convicted Murderer Stacy Huggins on the Loose After Escaping Work Detail
Stacy Huggins, a convicted murderer, has been missing for five days after failing to return to the Augusta Transitional Center from a work detail. Huggins was assigned to a work site located at 4337 Wilson Road in Hephzibah on September 4 but left on foot and never reported back.
The last confirmed sighting of Huggins was at the work site in Hephzibah. Authorities have intensified their search efforts, enlisting the help of deputies from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Department of Corrections. Local residents have expressed heightened concern for their safety, particularly near locations frequented by children, such as the His Kids Christian Learning Center that is situated just two buildings down from Huggins’ assigned work site.
Compounding these worries, an unidentified man’s body was discovered nearby on Fifth and Taylor streets, presenting a potential link to the escaped inmate and raising community alarm. Neighbors have reported hearing rumors regarding an escaped inmate prior to the sheriff’s office confirming the situation, which has heightened local anxiety about safety.
Stacy Huggins has a lengthy criminal background, having been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man in Fulton County back in 1990. The incident occurred when he shot the victim in the head while under the influence of alcohol, a crime he committed while on probation. This history has led community members to question why he was allowed to participate in a work detail given the severity of his previous offense.
Huggins is described as standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 136 pounds. As the search continues, authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Huggins’ whereabouts to come forward. Individuals are encouraged to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or to dial 911 if they see anything suspicious.
The ongoing situation emphasizes the need for increased scrutiny surrounding work release programs, especially for individuals with serious criminal backgrounds. As the search efforts persist, local law enforcement is committed to ensuring the community remains safe and informed about ongoing developments related to Huggins’ escape and the broader implications for community safety.
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- Fox 5 Atlanta
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- AJC
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Convicted Felon
- WRDW – Double Murder Update
- Google News: Fulton County Murder Case
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