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Three Inmates Hijack Lyft, Escape Jail, Recaptured in Florida

12/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Stevenson Charles (24), Yusuf Minor (31), and Naod Yohannes (25), inmates at DeKalb County Jail, escaped.
They hijacked a Lyft to flee to Florida.
They were recaptured after a 10-hour ordeal that threatened the driver.
They used the driver's credit card to rent a property in Miramar, Florida.
Authorities said aging jail infrastructure enabled escape; all three face kidnapping and escape charges and are serving life sentences for violent crimes.

History

Historical Context

The 1971 Attica Prison riot exposed critical issues in U.S. correctional facilities, revealing overcrowding and inadequate infrastructure, as reported by the ACLU. This unrest prompted reforms aimed at improving prison conditions. The recent escape from DeKalb County Jail reflects ongoing systemic failures, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive reform to enhance safety for inmates and the public alike.

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Story summary

Stevenson Charles (24), Yusuf Minor (31), and Naod Yohannes (25), inmates at DeKalb County Jail, escaped.
They hijacked a Lyft to flee to Florida.
They were recaptured after a 10-hour ordeal that threatened the driver.
They used the driver's credit card to rent a property in Miramar, Florida.
Authorities said aging jail infrastructure enabled escape; all three face kidnapping and escape charges and are serving life sentences for violent crimes.

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