A man charged with the murder and dismemberment of a young Sullivan County couple in 2015 now faces charges of attempted escape after police say he dug a hole in his cell wall at the Carter County Detention Center.
Eric James Azotea, 44, formerly of Woodland Drive, Johnson City, was charged with attempted escape and vandalism over $500 following the alleged escape attempt at around 11 p.m. Thursday.
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