Suspected Murderer Leon Ruffin Recaptured in New Orleans Hotel

Ruffin escaped custody by faking a seizure and pepper-spraying a deputy, now faces additional charges.

Leon Ruffin, a 51-year-old inmate facing a second-degree murder charge, was recaptured in a New Orleans hotel after escaping custody by pepper-spraying a deputy.
Ruffin faked a seizure and injuries to avoid handcuffs during a hospital visit, leading to his escape in a stolen vehicle.
Authorities, including the U.S. Marshals Service, located Ruffin without incident, and he now faces additional charges including motor vehicle theft and battery of an officer.
The escape prompted a manhunt, with Ruffin spending most of his time on the run confined to a hotel room.
Officials indicate Ruffin had assistance during his escape, with multiple arrests related to his case expected.