Convicted murderer escapes from Stockfarm State Prison

A man convicted of murder and serving a 40-year jail sentence has escaped from the Stockfarm State Prison.

Steven Alphonse of Belles escaped from the prison on Wednesday and a preliminary search for him proved unsuccessful.

This is the third time that Alphonse has escaped from prison. Police consider him to be dangerous and are appealing to the public to relay any information that they may have concerning his whereabouts.

Alphonse is fair in complexion, and 5’5″ tall. He has black hair and brown eyes, a round forehead, bulbous nose, and thick lips.  He is a skilled  plumber.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts are asked to contact the nearest police station or call 266-5164, 266-5165, 266-5185, 266-5117 or 266-5119.

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30 Comments

  1. real thing
    May 4, 2012

    well put up a picture of the man nuh!!

  2. SO SHY
    March 12, 2010

    Anonymous……… I have to dissagree with you 100%. If a person is in prison for murder you actually think he/she should be free out in the yard and not in cuffs or chains. WOW seriously, come on. Prison is not suppose to be like CLUB MED. You need to read the article about the prison guard in Texas who makes all men in prison where pink and makes it a living hell. Prison should be so bad that a human would hate it so much, he/she would NEVER and I mean Never want to go back. It is a fact that the percentage of repeat offenders has lowered at this prison.

    But as far as inmates getting an education in prison and positive things like that, I do support.

    I hope they catch this man so all in DA can rest !

  3. aztecb
    February 9, 2010

    I suggest execution for murder and rape and pedophiles. banishment for all others to some place that would accept them.

  4. cheriane
    February 1, 2010

    well them things will always always happen because people who are doing things that are worst are out there and my brother who have a mental problem, who only defended himself from the jakes boys, got a 6 year sentence for those murderers.. dominica law needs help, and what they have to see they does never see it..

  5. February 1, 2010

    the prison officer themself need to go jail because they to careless letting a amurder escape three times this is pure carelessness and it must be an inside job o please give me a break. think about it lol

  6. Karkabeff
    January 30, 2010

    Facts are stubborn things. There seems to be a definite problem at the prison and the matter should be investigated and corrected. We cant just blame the prisoner officers but lets be honest, it took them a whole day ton notice a murder and twice escaped felon at that was missing. Give me a flipping break…pleaseeeeez! I happen to know the escapee very well and I can assure you all that he will not hesitate to kill or maim anyone who comes in his way. That man was a criminal from childhood.

    Now instead of focusing on other security issues the police have to spend valuable time looking for this murderer thanks to their brothers in arms at the state prison. I therefore call on the PM to take this opportunity and make a thorough investigation into the entire operations of the prison system. As far as I am concerned, heads should roll because this is the third time that this murder has escaped. How can we claim to be protecting the public when convicted murders can walk in and out of prison at will? I smell a rat with this escape………a whole day before someone missed him? Tom may be drunk but Tom aint no fool.

  7. gee
    January 30, 2010

    When something like this happens in DA why are we Surprise? The ones that’s incharge are the biggest problem. How the hell a man in jail for murder and he escape not once but 3 times.

  8. Anonymous
    January 30, 2010

    if u guys dont have anything to say then dont say anything.this man escaped because of lack of (building being secure not the prison guards.u can’t keep ur eye on everyone at the same time,so stop sitting an arcusin the guards they played their part now its the government turn to make sure tht the buildings are secure.An to the monkey who wants him to be in cuffs while he is out side,he might be a serial killer,burglar ect but he still have the right to being free in the prison yard indeed he is still human.would u like to be fenced knowing tht this is how its going to be for another 4o with cuffs in ur hands an feet while outside.

  9. SPIRIT
    January 30, 2010

    I just can’t understand what the hell is going on ( three strikes) then this mean an internal investigation should be taking place as to who may be getting payed to free up this man. The man has escaped before and even spend time over in Guada until he was caught and deported back to Dominica. This man should never see the yard again after escaping twice already but lockup 24/7. I hope he will never see the light of day this time when he is recaptured and i hope that is before he get shut or kills again.

  10. ehhhh
    January 30, 2010

    whatttt? all u serious? three times???!!! dat prison really is a joke

    and not even a picture of the man….how people suppose to really identify him? words alone
    not going to help.

    must be inside job, some of prison officers not even trustworthy

  11. XTE
    January 30, 2010

    What am I going to use to identify this man? The picture of the handcuff above. Common man! Obtain a Picture of this Convict and post it for us to be able to idendify this man if we see him.

    As it stands now I might even give this man a ride on my vehichle without knowing!

  12. limegrape
    January 30, 2010

    OH PLEASE DOMINICAN POLICE OFFICERS. YOU ALL NEED PUT THIS MAN IN CHAINS AND HAND CUFS………………………………………………………………………………………………….

  13. January 30, 2010

    More training for the so callled Police force, they knw how to brutalise ppl but not good at investigating matters…

  14. Blade
    January 30, 2010

    One advise i just think we should adopt this system of removing every prisoner pic upon enter the prison… cause although we have the basic on him no one is sure of how he looks

  15. Fairplay
    January 30, 2010

    It is the duty of ever imprisoned man or animal to escape.
    A determined person will find a way,so don’t blame the guards.
    A convicted criminal is not necessarily dangerous to the public.
    But it is the duty of law enforcement to capture him.

  16. madam justice
    January 30, 2010

    lol this is so funnny. man escaped 3 times… ever seen prison break or law-abiding-citizen?… lol
    a man escape one that shd be enough to tighten up the system and clean up the mess…

    pow-pow! get serious….

  17. DOMINICAN TO THE BONE
    January 30, 2010

    WHY THE AUTHORITY HAVE NOT POSTED A PICTURE , ONE OF THE FIST THING ANY CIVILISE COUNTY WOULD DO.

  18. DOMINICAN TO THE BONE
    January 30, 2010

    why is this dangrous murder on the loose the third time??? SOME ONE NEED TO BE ANSWER FOR THIS .. THREE TIME FROM PRISON THE AUTHORITY NEED TO INVESTIGATE . WE DOMINICAN TAKES THINGS TO LIKELY . WHY SHOULD A DANGEROUS MAN LIKE THIS BE AT LARGE IN THE PUBLIC. WHAT IF HE KILL S SOMEONE. AGAIN.

    ONLY IN DOMINICA THIS RUBBISH HAPPEN AND THE AUTHORITY SEENS NOT CONCERN. THE PRIME MINISTER SOULD ALLOW AND INVESTIGATION INTO THE PRISON SERVICES AS TO WHY THIS MAN KEEEP EXCAPE FROM PRISON THE THIRD TIME……

  19. hmm
    January 30, 2010

    do u people think the state prison is 100% security safe and have the staffing to manage? well hell no?
    well they had WILD PIG as a trusted prisoner? they should never remove mr from the security block and place him in the main yard.

  20. HMMMM(1) the psychic
    January 30, 2010

    I wonder whether Alphonse was in cuffs or chains even if he was outside with other inmates. And, what were the security guards doing? Shouldn’t the inmates be on strict supervision at all times?

  21. REALITY CHQ
    January 30, 2010

    MUGSHOT PLZ

  22. winston warrington
    January 30, 2010

    It would make sense to publish a photograph of this man.

  23. Mabouche
    January 29, 2010

    PLZ !!! Where was the prison guard? He escaped once… he escaped twice… this is his 3rd time and its ridiculous. If i were to see him i would not do a damn thing because apparently the correctional officers who are paid to ensure he is properly locked up weren’t bothered.
    What A Shame ! As long as he doesn’t hurt anybody else…i couldn’t be bothered… someone should be held accountable .

  24. Hello
    January 29, 2010

    Lord ,more work for the poor police officers. Let’s hope he is found asap and the care ones give an account.

  25. January 29, 2010

    How is this man managing to escape from jail not once,not twice but three times?The third time is the charm.someone should be held responsible for this.If i see him on the street i am not calling anyone.what’s the point he will only escape again.TELL PRISON OFFICALLS THEY NEED TO EXPLAIN TO THE PUBLIC WHY A CONVICTED FELONY IS ON THE LOOSE.WHY AND HOW HE MANAGES TO EXCAPE FROM UNDER THEIR “WATCH”.

  26. concerned
    January 29, 2010

    a picture would be so helpful

  27. Looking
    January 29, 2010

    WHERE IS HIS MUGSHOT. THIS DESCRIPTION COULD FIT MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE SECURITY AT STOCKFARM. ESCAPED FROM PRISON THREE TIMES ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

  28. syborg55
    January 29, 2010

    If you need a Bounty Hunter,please reply to this comment.All expenses must be paid!

  29. Niah
    January 29, 2010

    omg…pray dat they finds him sooon….and dat he causes no harm!

  30. WOW
    January 29, 2010

    A picture of the escaped convict at this moment, a ‘convicted murderer’ even should be made available, don’t you think. Hope you can get your hands on one ASAP DNO.

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