A manhunt is underway for the 27-year-old man who is accused of raping and killing 9-year-old Talia Thompson in St Ann last week.

He reportedly escaped police custody at around 12:15 AM.

The suspect was being held at the St Ann’s Bay Hospital under police guard.

He was hospitalized after he allegedly tried to commit suicide.

The child was killed on September 23 after being taken from her house.

Police said she was raped and was stabbed several times.