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Seven Dangerous Inmates Still at Large After New Orleans Jail Escape

Authorities are investigating systemic security failures and potential insider collusion as a multi-agency manhunt continues for the fugitives.

This photo from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shows an inmate cell at the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans. Almost a dozen inmates escaped from the center. Note: CNN has blurred portions of this image.
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A bronze sign identifies the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters building on April 30, 2025, in Washington, DC. The agency issued an update May 16, 2025, on the New Orleans mass prison break.
The escaped inmates have been identified as Corey Boyd, Dkenan Dennis, Jermaine Donald, Derrick Groves, Antoine Massey, Robert Moody, Kendell Myles, Gary Price, Leo Tate and Lenton Vanburen, CNN affiliate WVUE reported.

Overview

  • Ten inmates escaped from Orleans Parish Jail on May 16, 2025, exploiting defective locks and a hole behind a toilet; three have since been recaptured.
  • The FBI and Louisiana State Police have increased rewards for tips, offering $5,000 and $12,000 respectively, as the remaining fugitives are deemed armed and dangerous.
  • Evidence suggests the escape was aided by insider assistance, with three jail employees suspended and an internal investigation underway.
  • A third of the jail’s security cameras, including those in the escape area, were inoperable, highlighting severe infrastructure deficiencies.
  • Public notification of the escape was delayed for nearly 10 hours, drawing criticism from officials and raising concerns about accountability and transparency.