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Two convicted murders have been mistakenly released by the Florida Department and are still at large. The releases occurred in September and early October after prison officials received fraudulent court documents.

Two killers serving time at the Franklin Correctional Institution in North Florida were released by mistake. Charles Walker was serving a life sentence, while Joseph Jenkins was serving 50 years behind bars.

“We’re in the process of trying to apprehend those guys and put them where they belong,” said Misty Cash, DOC Spokesperson.

Both are 34 years old. The two were released one and a half weeks a part from one another. The Department of Corrections learned of the error weeks after it happened. DOC said they were let out because of fraudulent papers filed by an Orange County court.

“The Department of Corrections follow every procedure and protocol we have in place. Those inmates were released based on those court orders we received,” said Cash.

People in Carabelle, the North Florida community where the prison is located, said what makes it even worse is they were never notified of the release.

“I didn’t hear anything about it until you just mentioned it. But it sounds like a big mistake,” said James Hahl. ”It’s just not right.”

“They not bothering us,” said Bill Smith. “They probably went back to where they come from.”

State agencies are working with officers to locate the escapees. At the same time an ongoing investigation is looking into how the mistake happened. DOC says it was no accident.

“We always look at process, procedure,” said Cash. “If something needs to be tweaked.”

It’s believed the killers may have returned to Central Florida where they are both from.

If you see either Jenkins or Walker – you’re advised not to approach them, but to immediately call 9-1-1.