Convicted Murderer Escapes Custody in California, Manhunt Ongoing

A man convicted of murder escaped from police custody Monday and a search is ongoing for him, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Cesar M. Hernandez, 34, escaped from a van shortly after being transported to a court appearance at the Kern County Superior Courthouse in Delano around 10:45 a.m. local time, the corrections department said in a statement.

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