Ramone Alston, a convicted murderer serving a life sentence, was captured early on August 16, 2024, at a hotel in Kannapolis, North Carolina, following a multi-agency manhunt. He escaped from custody on August 13 while being transported for a hospital appointment, managing to free himself from restraints. Alston was apprehended without incident, and shortly after, his acquaintance Jacobia Crisp was arrested for aiding him in his escape. He will face charges for felony escape and will be transferred to a high-security facility to continue serving his life sentence. The investigation into his escape and potential accomplices is ongoing, with authorities reviewing the actions of the transport officers involved. NC Department of Adult Corrections Secretary Todd Ishee praised the collaborative efforts of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in recapturing Alston.