BEN HILL Co. – A manhunt is on to find Earnest Holcomb, 28, an accused murderer who escaped from the Ben Hill County Jail late Wednesday afternoon.

Nearly 30 officers from multiple agencies have joined in the search, including K-9 units from Valdosta State Prison.

Holcomb is one of seven suspects charged with murdering Craigory Burch during a January home invasion a few months after Burch won more than $400,000 in a lottery jackpot.

Holcomb reportedly escaped through the jail’s roof. Surveillance footage does not show exactly how he got on the roof, but deputies found his jump suit there.

Holcomb is 28 years-old. He’s 5’9″ and 150 lbs. If you have any information about him, you should call the Ben Hill County Sheriff’s Office or 911.

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