2 Murder Suspects Escape from South Georgia Jail

Ricky Martin and Kentravious Holmes broke out of the Sumter County Jail on Sunday night.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Two inmates facing charges that include murder have escaped from a Georgia jail. Ricky Martin, 20, and Kentravious Holmes, 21, were detained at the Sumter County Jail in Americus, Georgia for charges including murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery. They escaped around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday night.

Why it matters

Jail breaks are a serious public safety concern, as escaped inmates may pose a threat to the community. This incident follows other high-profile jail escapes in Georgia in recent years, raising questions about security measures and inmate management at some facilities.

The details

According to the Sumter County Sheriff's office, Martin and Holmes escaped the jail on Sunday night around 9:30 p.m. They were being held on charges that include murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery.

  • Ricky Martin and Kentravious Holmes escaped from the Sumter County Jail on Sunday, February 9, 2026 around 9:30 p.m.

The players

Ricky Martin

A 20-year-old inmate facing charges that include murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery.

Kentravious Holmes

A 21-year-old inmate facing charges that include murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery.

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

Law enforcement is actively searching for the two escaped inmates and urging the public to report any information that could lead to their capture.

The takeaway

This jail break highlights the ongoing challenges correctional facilities face in maintaining secure facilities and preventing inmate escapes, which can pose serious risks to public safety.