2 Inmates Escape from South Georgia Jail

Ricky Martin and Kentravious Holmes were facing murder charges at the time of their escape.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Two inmates, Ricky Martin and Kentravious Holmes, escaped from the Sumter County Jail in Americus, Georgia on Sunday night. The 20-year-old and 21-year-old were being held on charges including murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.

Why it matters

Jail escapes, especially by inmates facing serious charges, raise concerns about public safety and the security measures in place at correctional facilities. This incident follows a number of high-profile jail breaks in Georgia in recent years.

The details

According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, Martin and Holmes escaped the jail around 9:30 pm on Sunday. The two men were being held on charges including murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery. Authorities are currently searching for the escaped inmates.

  • The inmates escaped from the Sumter County Jail on Sunday, February 9, 2026 around 9:30 pm.

The players

Ricky Martin

A 20-year-old inmate facing charges including murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery who escaped from the Sumter County Jail.

Kentravious Holmes

A 21-year-old inmate facing charges including murder, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery who escaped from the Sumter County Jail.

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency responsible for the Sumter County Jail where the inmates escaped from.

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What’s next

Authorities are currently searching for the two escaped inmates, Ricky Martin and Kentravious Holmes.

The takeaway

This jail escape highlights the ongoing challenges correctional facilities face in maintaining secure facilities and preventing inmates, especially those facing serious charges, from breaking out.