Two Inmates Escape from Franklin County Jail
02/22/2019
Around 10:30 P.M. on Thursday, February 21, 2019, two inmates escaped from the Franklin County Jail after entering a plumbing access to reach the roof. At the time of the escape, Corrections Officers were dealing with a fight within the jail that is believed to have been a diversion for the escape.
The escapees are Richie Oneal Landers and Andy John Hanson. Landers was in jail on Probation Violation with original charge of a drug offense. Hanson was also in jail on Probation Violation with original charge of burglary. Both had been sentenced for the Probation Revocations and were waiting transfer to prison.
Richie Landers: Last known address:
2460 Hwy 172, Hodges, AL 35571
DOB: 6/30/1973 Age: 45
White/Male, Brown Hair, Blue Eyes, 5’10”
Andy Hanson: Last known address:
1725 Co Rd 47, Winfield, AL 35594
DOB: 12/11/1991 Age: 27
White/Male, Black Hair, Blue Eyes, 5’6”
If you have any information on the whereabouts of these two, please contact the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 256-332-8820.