The Department of corrections is searching for an escaped inmate that is currently serving a life sentence at Parchman for a capital murder conviction.
From MDOC:
MDOC SEARCHING FOR PARCHMAN ESCAPEE
JACKSON – The Mississippi Department of Corrections is searching for an escapee from the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.
Arthur Lestrick, 40, was confirmed missing early Sunday morning from Unit 28, a work camp. He is believed to have left on foot.
Lestrick, MDOC #R4429, is serving life for capital murder in Copiah County. He was sentenced Nov. 18, 2009.
Lestrick is medium complexion with brown eyes and black hair weighing 140 pounds at 5 feet, 5 inches tall.
Anyone with information about Lestrick’s whereabouts should contact the MDOC at 662-745-6611 or 601-573-5720.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
