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.