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UPDATE: Both murder suspects captured, per Berrien County Sheriff’s Office

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UPDATE (2/27/26):

In a Facebook post, the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office says two suspects wanted for murder in Lowndes County were both captured by Friday morning.

They say Madelyn Rogers was captured within 14 hours after Javonte Hunter on Highway 125 near Raymond Roland Road about 11:45 a.m. Friday.

BCSO says this started Thursday, just after 5:00 p.m., when they were notified that Rogers and Hunter were spotted near mile marker 15 on Highway 125. They say shortly after that, deputies found the two walking on Bennie Griner Rd., and they fled.

BCSO thanked the community for their help and support during the manhunt.

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The Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating two suspects wanted in connection with a man's death.

According to Facebook, the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office is looking for Madelyn Norris Rogers and Javante Jamal Hunter. They're wanted in connection with the death of Damarcus Thomas.

LCSO says earlier this month, on the 11th, deputies responded to the 500 block of Myddleton Road after receiving a report of an unresponsive male. The victim, identified as Thomas, was found deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

Investigators are now searching for both suspects pictured below, who authorities say should be considered armed and dangerous.

Madelyn Rogers
Madelyn Norris Rogers
Javante Hunter
Javante Jamal Hunter.

Anyone with information regarding the two suspects is asked to contact the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office at 229-671-2900 or call 911.

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