Inmates Kidnap Lyft Driver During 10-Hour Escape from Atlanta to Florida
Three escaped inmates tied their Lyft driver's wrists and wrapped a rope around her neck during a 10-hour getaway trip from metro Atlanta to South Florida, according to federal authorities. The driver, who initially thought she was picking up another woman, ended up near Miami with the three wanted men. New details about the DeKalb County Jail escape emerged in federal court documents filed after the inmates were apprehended. The driver provided information to FBI agents about her harrowing ordeal. The escape involved a violent encounter that began when the inmates forced the driver into the back seat of her car. Authorities revealed that the driver was unaware of the true nature of her passengers until it was too late. The incident has raised significant concerns about jail security and inmate supervision. Charges against the inmates have been filed, and they are expected to face serious consequences for their actions. The investigation continues as officials work to understand how the escape occurred and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
