13-Year-Old Murder Suspect Who Escaped Custody Recaptured

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Authorities said they had “a high degree of concern for the safety of both the juvenile and the public” after the boy’s escape.

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Published Nov. 7 2019 4:55AM EST

jericho_badtom — North Carolina Department of Public Safety

A 13-year-old murder suspect who escaped custody after a court appearance in North Carolina this week has been recaptured, CNN reports. Because of his age, the boy has only been identified as Jericho W.

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13-Year-Old Murder Suspect Who Escaped Custody Recaptured

Authorities said they had “a high degree of concern for the safety of both the juvenile and the public” after the boy’s escape.

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