A Tennessee convict accused of sexually assaulting and killing a corrections administrator before escaping the prison has been captured, state law enforcement officials said Sunday.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) tweeted that Curtis Watson was captured and taken into custody after a five day manhunt.

Watson, 44, had escaped the West Tennessee State on Wednesday, TBI said.

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TBI was alerted by a resident who spotted Curtis on his property, the Associated Press reports.

TBI shared photos and videos of the capture on Twitter.

NEW: Here’s a bit of video right after Curtis Watson was taken into custody! pic.twitter.com/QVpLspJbek — TBI (@TBInvestigation) August 11, 2019

Gov. Bill Lee (R) thanked local and federal law enforcement.

Tremendous news that this fugitive is back in custody. Thanks to those in West Tennessee who assisted the hard work of @TBInvestigation, @TNHighwayPatrol, @TNDeptofSafety, @TNTDOC1 and local/federal law enforcement. — Governor Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) August 11, 2019

Watson escaped after he had been temporarily released for lawn mowing duties Wednesday morning, according to the AP.

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The body of Debra Johnson, a 64-year-old correctional administrator he is accused of killing, was found in her house on state penitentiary grounds at 11:30 a.m. after she didn't show up for work, authorities said.

"There was indication inside her residence tat foul play was involved," TBI said.

Johnson was found with a cord wrapped around her neck and a medical examiner ruled Watson's death a homicide by strangulation, AP reports, citing a TBI affidavit.

Watson was serving a 15-year sentence after pleading guilty to especially aggravated kidnapping.