Overview

• The escape occurred early on May 16, 2025, when inmates breached a wall behind a toilet, exploited defective locks, and scaled a wall to flee the Orleans Justice Center.
• Three escapees—Kendell Myles, Robert Moody, and Dkenan Dennis—have been recaptured, with seven still on the run, considered armed and dangerous.
• The jailbreak has raised concerns about systemic security failures, including defective infrastructure, inoperable cameras, and staff shortages at the facility.
• Authorities are investigating potential inside assistance, with three Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office employees suspended pending further inquiry.
• Law enforcement agencies, including federal partners, are conducting a citywide manhunt, while officials call for accountability and urgent reforms to prevent future breaches.