Overview

• Ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center on May 16, 2025, using a maintenance shaft and climbing an unsecured wall.
• Three escapees have been recaptured, while seven remain on the run; all are considered armed and dangerous.
• The fugitives include individuals charged or convicted of violent crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, and armed robbery.
• Authorities suspect possible assistance from prison staff in facilitating the breakout and are investigating systemic security lapses.
• The incident highlights the urgent need for modernizing the prison’s inadequate security infrastructure and addressing staffing challenges.