News Summary
Stacy Huggins, a convicted murderer serving life, escaped from a work detail at the Bolivia Lumber Company in Hephzibah. Authorities, including U.S. Marshals, are searching for him following delays in public notifications. Huggins, who has a history of violence, raised safety concerns among local residents and sparked frustrations over communication from law enforcement. The search for Huggins intensifies as officials urge the community to report any sightings.
Hephzibah, Georgia – Convicted Murderer Stacy Huggins Escapes Work Detail, Authorities Launch Search
Stacy Huggins, a convicted felon serving a life sentence for murder, escaped from a work detail on September 4, 2025. Huggins, who had been housed at the Augusta Transitional Center, did not return after completing his assigned duties at the Bolivia Lumber Company located at 4337 Wilson Road in Hephzibah.
Among the response to the escape, the U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement personnel have been mobilized to locate Huggins. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that he was last seen on work premises but failed to return to the transitional center, which is designed to facilitate the rehabilitation of inmates through work programs. Although authorities were made aware of his absence, it took five days for the sheriff’s office to issue a public announcement about Huggins remaining at large.
Huggins, at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 136 pounds, has a significant violent history. Court records show he was convicted of felony murder after he admitted to killing a man in March 1990 while heavily intoxicated. Following a negotiated guilty plea in June 1990, Huggins has been incarcerated since July 19, 1990, and he was not eligible for parole due to the nature of his crime. His admission of a drinking problem was noted during his plea, which adds to concerns surrounding his rehabilitation.
Residents near the worksite were reportedly unaware of Huggins’ escape until they were informed by law enforcement. This lapse in communication has raised safety concerns among community members, particularly regarding the threat posed by a convicted killer in their vicinity, especially in areas frequented by children. The community has expressed frustration and is demanding clearer communication from officials in such instances. Questions have also emerged regarding the decision to allow Huggins to participate in a work detail given his history of violence.
Authorities suspect that Huggins may have walked away from the job site during normal daytime operations, underscoring potential shortcomings in the supervision and security protocols surrounding work release programs for inmates. In light of the situation, law enforcement is urging anyone with information regarding Huggins’ whereabouts to contact the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at 706-821-1020 or to dial 911.
In summary, Stacy Huggins, a convicted murderer, has escaped from a supervised work detail, prompting a wide-scale search by law enforcement. The community is left in concern and is pushing for improvements in safety measures and better communication from authorities regarding similar occurrences in the future.
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