Parchman Prisoners On The Run

PARCHMAN (WCBI) – A man convicted of murder in Lafayette County is among two suspects which escaped from Parchman.  41 year old James Sanders and 22 year old Ryan Young fled Unit 30 sometime  late Sunday night or early Monday morning. They were discovered missing during the routine count.–

Both considered armed and dangerous.

SANDERS

Sanders, 41, is serving life for homicide/murder. He was sentenced July 19, 2000 in Lafayette County. He is a white male with blue eyes, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds.

YOUNG

Young, 22, is serving 40 years for burglary of a vehicle, burglary of a residence, grand larceny, and possession of a firearms by a convicted felon in Claiborne County. He is a black male with brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 193 pounds.

If you see the two men, please contact your local authority immediately or MDOC at 662-745-6611, ext. 4200.