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Convicted pedophile on the loose after disappearing from Baltimore Central Booking

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Posted at 12:19 PM, May 23, 2024

Update:

Hughes was taken back into custody on May 24.

According to the Department of Corrections, for unknown reasons he was released from Baltimore's Central Booking on May 21.

Original Story:

A fugitive is on the loose after disappearing from Baltimore's Central Booking facility.

Franklin Hughes, 30, was in custody for violating probation on a child porn conviction.

The Maryland Department of Corrections said Hughes was scheduled to be transferred to Baltimore County.

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An investigation is underway to determine how he got away.

Court records show Hughes with a long criminal history.

Anyone knowing Hughes’ whereabouts is asked to call 911.