Mississippi authorities are searching for Drew Johnson, a convicted murderer who broke free from the South Mississippi Correctional Institution.
Johnson, a 33-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for crimes in Mississippi, is described as "desperate and very dangerous," by authorities, CBS News reported.
He went managed to escape from the prison on Tuesday. "Call your family and alert them. Send messages to them and get responses. People tend to be more generous during Christmas and let their guard down. Be vigilant and be careful. Please share this," said the George County Sheriff's Office about Johnson.
Johnson pled guilty to offenses in Tennessee, including a murder charge in Mississippi. He was convicted in February 2022 and sentenced to life.
