Manhunt for Convicted Killer Kathan Guzman Intensifies After Jail Release Error

The convicted murderer, mistakenly freed due to a procedural failure, remains at large as authorities and the U.S. Marshals Service work to recapture him.

Kathan Guzman, convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend Delila Grayson in 2022, was mistakenly released from Clayton County Jail on March 27, 2025.
Jail staff misinterpreted court documents, confusing a motion not to prosecute one charge with his remaining felony murder and aggravated assault convictions.
The error has raised significant public safety concerns, particularly given Guzman’s training as a mixed martial arts fighter, which heightens his threat level.
The victim’s family, including her mother Christina Grayson, has expressed fear for their safety and criticized the delay in notifying the public about Guzman’s release.
Law enforcement, including the U.S. Marshals Service, is actively pursuing Guzman, with the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office facing scrutiny over the procedural failure.