5 Inmates Still on the Run After Shocking New Orleans Jail Escape
*The New Orleans jailbreak that stunned the nation has now entered its fifth day, with five of the ten escaped inmates still on the run as of May 20, 2025. Authorities confirmed that five men — Kendell Myles, Robert Moody, Dkenan Dennis, Gary C. Price, and Corey Boyd — have been recaptured, but the remaining fugitives are considered armed and dangerous.
The men still at large are Antoine Massey, Lenton Vanburen, Jermaine Donald, Leo Tate, and Derrick Groves. Their charges range from murder and attempted murder to domestic abuse and aggravated assault. A massive manhunt continues across New Orleans and neighboring states, with federal and state agencies joining forces to track them down.
How They Escaped: Toilet Wall Breach and Taunting Graffiti
The escape occurred in the early hours of May 16, 2025. According to investigators, the inmates exploited a faulty sliding cell door, pulled it off its tracks, and removed a toilet to breach a wall. They then scaled a barbed-wire fence using blankets and crossed Interstate 10, discarding their jail uniforms along the way.
Graffiti left above the escape hole mocked authorities with messages like “To Easy LoL” and “We Innocent.” The breakout wasn’t discovered until a routine headcount at 8:30 a.m., over seven hours later — a delay that has raised serious concerns about jail oversight and staffing.
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Inside Help Confirmed: Maintenance Worker Arrested
The investigation revealed internal involvement. On May 19, authorities arrested Sterling Williams, a 33-year-old maintenance worker, who admitted he turned off the water in the cell to allow the inmates to remove the toilet without flooding the floor. Williams claimed he was threatened by Antoine Massey but now faces 10 counts of principal to simple escape and malfeasance in office. His bond is set at $1.1 million, CNN is reporting.
Three additional sheriff’s employees have been suspended without pay. One reportedly saw the escape in progress on surveillance but failed to alert anyone. The incident has exposed glaring issues within the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Massive Manhunt: Rewards Offered, Public Alerted
A multi-agency manhunt is underway involving the FBI, U.S. Marshals, Louisiana State Police, and New Orleans Police Department. The FBI is offering $10,000 per fugitive, while ATF and Crime Stoppers have each posted $5,000 rewards per inmate. Facial recognition technology and community tips helped recapture Corey Boyd and others, but five remain elusive.
Officials believe the escapees may still be in the New Orleans area but have issued alerts across Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, and other neighboring states. Authorities are urging the public to report tips to Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111.
Sheriff Under Fire as Calls for Reform Grow
Sheriff Susan Hutson has accepted responsibility for the failures, citing “procedural failures and intentional wrongdoings.” The jail’s long-standing issues — broken locks, malfunctioning cameras, and chronic understaffing — have now become national talking points. Hutson has previously requested $5.2 million in lock repairs, which remain unfunded.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has launched a formal investigation into the escape, and Governor Jeff Landry has ordered an audit of the jail. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams criticized the delayed public notification and emphasized the threat posed to prosecutors, witnesses, and victims’ families.
City Council Demands Answers, Public Voices Outrage
At a tense City Council meeting on May 20, members pressed for answers about the escape, jail conditions, and why the public wasn’t notified sooner. Families of victims and witnesses are reportedly being relocated for safety.
Public sentiment on social media platforms like X has been scathing. One viral post read, “How do 10 people escape a jail like it’s a movie scene and no one notices for 8 hours?” Others have called for Sheriff Hutson’s resignation and greater transparency in jail management.
What’s Next: Manhunt and Investigations Continue
The remaining inmates are still being actively pursued, and all recaptured inmates have been moved to the Louisiana State Penitentiary for tighter security. The investigation into how the escape unfolded — and who helped facilitate it — is still unfolding.
As scrutiny intensifies, the escape has become a flashpoint in larger conversations about criminal justice reform, jail infrastructure, and law enforcement accountability in New Orleans.
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