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West Memphis police say 32-year-old Madriekus Blakes walked out of the front door and didn't come back. They say he was able to move freely like that because he was out on bond and not in custody.
Police also say Blakes caught a ride home with a juror Tuesday night after arguments in the trial wrapped up. A bailiff says he saw Blakes get into an orange Camero. He says he noticed a juror driving that same Camero Wednesday morning. The man admitted to taking Blakes home. He claims they didn't talk about the case, but the judge decided to replace him with an alternate juror prior to deliberations.
Man convicted of attempted murder escapes court with ride from juror
Jurors on Wednesday recommended Blakes be sentenced to 20 years in prison on each of the attempted murder charges and receive a $5,000 fine for the remaining counts.
But during those deliberations, authorities say Blakes fled the courthouse.
The judge will sentence Blakes once he's captured, officials said.
Arkansas man leaves court trial with juror, flees during sentencing next day, prosecutors say
Police also say Blakes caught a ride home with a juror Tuesday night after arguments in the trial wrapped up. A bailiff says he saw Blakes get into an orange Camero. He says he noticed a juror driving that same Camero Wednesday morning. The man admitted to taking Blakes home. He claims they didn't talk about the case, but the judge decided to replace him with an alternate juror prior to deliberations.
Man convicted of attempted murder escapes court with ride from juror
Jurors on Wednesday recommended Blakes be sentenced to 20 years in prison on each of the attempted murder charges and receive a $5,000 fine for the remaining counts.
But during those deliberations, authorities say Blakes fled the courthouse.
The judge will sentence Blakes once he's captured, officials said.
Arkansas man leaves court trial with juror, flees during sentencing next day, prosecutors say
