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Kemp, who had been serving a 27-year sentence, was in the process of being moved from the FCI in Miami. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed the breach in a statement, noting that the U.S. Marshals Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have been notified and are actively involved in the search for the inmate, who is also known by the nickname “Goose.”
Details of the Transfer and Disappearance
According to official records, Kemp’s status was updated to “escaped” after he failed to arrive at the Jesup satellite camp. The BOP described the incident as a “failure to report” following a “furlough transfer.” While the agency has not provided specific details regarding the logistics of this move, internal guidelines from 2011 suggest that such transfers allow inmates to travel between low-security facilities without direct supervision by staff or federal marshals.
Under these specific BOP protocols, inmates classified at a minimum-security level may be permitted to travel to a new facility via government-arranged transport or, with director approval, through transportation provided by family members listed on authorized visitor lists. The policy emphasizes that such travel plans are intended to be direct, with minimal stops, to mitigate the risk of unauthorized conduct during the transit period.
Background and Ongoing Search
Kemp gained national attention in 2004 when he appeared in the DVD “Stop Snitching,” a production that featured various Baltimore-based traffickers promoting a code of silence regarding criminal activity. In August 2010, he received a lengthy prison sentence following convictions for multiple offenses, including conspiracy to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine, possession of heroin with intent to distribute, and firearm-related charges linked to drug trafficking.
The inmate is described as being 1.70 meters tall and weighing approximately 84 kilograms, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities are currently urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the U.S. Marshals Service at 786-433-6340. The investigation into how the transfer process resulted in his disappearance remains ongoing.
