Murder Suspect Escapes Custody in Georgia, Widespread Search Underway
A murder suspect, Pablo Zuriel Miranda, escaped custody from the Atkinson County Sheriff's Office in Georgia early Sunday morning. Sheriff David Moore publicly apologized, taking responsibility for the escape due to poor decisions by jail staff. A widespread search involving…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, July 27, 2026 —
Pablo Zuriel Miranda, a suspect facing serious charges including felony murder, escaped from the Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia early Sunday morning. The escape prompted a significant response, with multiple law enforcement agencies now involved in an ongoing search for the fugitive.
Sheriff David Moore of the Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office has taken responsibility for the incident, issuing a public apology and attributing the escape to poor decisions made by jail staff. The sheriff’s office has not provided specific details regarding the circumstances or the exact decisions that led to the escape.
Authorities are conducting a widespread search and believe that Miranda may have already left the confines of Atkinson County. The suspect is wanted for charges that include two counts of felony murder and aggravated assault. The specific nature of the alleged crimes has not been detailed.
The Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating with other law enforcement agencies in the search effort. Information regarding any potential sightings or leads has not been publicly released. The investigation into the escape and the search for Pablo Zuriel Miranda are both active and ongoing.
No further information regarding the escape, the suspect’s current whereabouts, or the ongoing investigation has been made available by the sheriff’s office at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Taylor Lewis on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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