The Brief
- Convicted killer Kathan Guzman was mistakenly released from a Georgia prison due to a paperwork error.
- He has ties to Central Florida, where the victim’s mother says she fears for her safety.
- Authorities warned not to approach Guzman and to contact law enforcement if seen.
ORLANDO, Fla. – A convicted killer became a free man, after jailers in Georgia mistakenly released him. The victim’s family, which has ties to Central Florida, is distressed and fearful.
‘He is quick-tempered, and he will kill’
What we know:
Kathan Guzman, a convicted killer serving a life sentence for strangling his girlfriend, was mistakenly released from a Georgia prison.
According to corrections officials, the release occurred due to a paperwork error. Guzman has known ties to Central Florida, where the victim’s mother currently resides. Law enforcement has issued a warning urging the public not to approach Guzman if spotted, but to contact authorities immediately.
The victim’s family, which has ties to Central Florida, is now stunned and frightened as authorities try to track Guzman down.…