JONESBORO, Georgia. (AP) – A South Carolina man wanted for the murder of his girlfriend’s 8-month-old son was captured in Georgia after being on the run for more than a year.
Frederick Luma of Lady’s Island, South Carolina, was arrested in Clayton County, Georgia, last week in connection with the child’s death in June 2019, according to the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office. He faces a child abuse homicide charge, WYFF-TV reported. Details on how the child died were not released.
It is not known whether Luma has a lawyer who could comment on his behalf.
Authorities said Luma left Beaufort County before arrest warrants were issued. He now awaits extradition back to South Carolina.