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New Instagram Sighting Fuels Hunt as Two New Orleans Jail Escapees Remain at Large

A fresh Instagram appearance by Massey has prompted a $50,000 reward increase, renewing focus on correctional facility failures.

Overview

  • Authorities say a June 5 Instagram photo shows Antoine Massey claiming innocence and are treating the image as genuine.
  • Eight of the ten inmates who broke out on May 16 have been recaptured, leaving Massey and convicted murderer Derrick Groves still free.
  • Officials raised the reward to $50,000 per fugitive and are pursuing tips generated by social media posts.
  • Sheriff Susan Hutson has faced criticism for the Orleans Justice Center’s aging infrastructure and security lapses that enabled the escape.
  • Local, state and federal agencies are collaborating on the manhunt as Governor Jeff Landry urges the two fugitives to surrender.