LA- 11 inmates escape from Orleans jail, including multiple accused murderers. May 16, 2025

[SBurrus]

It's really surprising that Massey hasn't been recaptured yet. With those facial tattoos, how can he go into any business? He must be getting outside assistance.

 

[BayouBelle_LA]

Tuesday, police received a tip of a possible sighting of Antoine Massey in Natchez, Mississippi. Officers from Natchez PD, Mississippi State Police, Louisiana State Police and the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office converged on the area.
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Convicted of murder, Groves was awaiting a life sentence when he escaped.

• Accused of two double homicides in 2018
• Grandson of Kim Groves, whose execution in 1994 by a corrupt NOPD officer remains one of New Orleans' most infamous crimes
• Victims’ families and prosecutors have gone into hiding
• DA Jason Williams says he is “personally afraid”

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Reward Still Active​

There is a $20,000 reward for tips leading to the capture of Groves and Massey.
Call 504-822-1111 or 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Day 13: New Orleans jail escape updates, fugitive sightings & arrests — everything we know

8 of 10 inmates are back in custody. 2 remain on the run. Track every twist, sighting, and arrest from Louisiana to Texas to Mississippi.

www.wwltv.com

 

[SBurrus]

Did Antoine Massey post to Instagram?

Authorities investigating Instagram videos allegedly featuring escaped inmate Antoine Massey

 

[SBurrus]

Authorities searched a home 2 miles from the Orleans Parish jail where they believe the video was made but did not find Massey. They did find clothing believed to be worn by him in the video.

Authorities search location where video made

 

[vls12345]

I beg your finest pardon, a random member of the public called the jail and was like "hey by the way is Tra'von in his cell" and they were like "oh D*&^, Tra'von is not in his cell"... 6 HOURS after he escaped. I mean I am not a jail expert but keeping an eye on them and making sure they don't escape should probably be a higher priority in Louisiana.

RSBM.

I hate to laugh, but your post makes me laugh. (And I agree with you 100%. I'm still kind of flummoxed that his escape was apparently as easy as another person helping to boost him over the fence...???)

 

[Vaderman]

This stuff is wild. I'm surprised it's not garnering more attention in the news or here on Websleuths!

New Orleans jailbreak manhunt enters 4th week: Another Antoine Massey post, no new arrests

Here's what you need to know.

www.nola.com

New social media post​

Law enforcement officials are investigating a social media post that appears to show a picture of Massey just days after the fugitive appeared to have released videos on Instagram. In both posts, Massey proclaimed his innocence despite leaving the jail and still being on the run from authorities.

 

[Vaderman]

Authorities investigating after new photo of New Orleans escapee Antoine Massey surfaces

The new Instagram photo, which shows a man with the same facial tattoos as Massey, was shared with the caption ""My name is #AntoineMassey Im Innocent !!"

www.nola.com

On Monday, a video surfaced on the social media platform of Massey arguing that he was being miscast as a mastermind behind last month’s historic breakout. In the video, Massey insisted he didn't break out of the lockup on May 16, but was instead "let out."

Authorities believe the video was filmed at a home in New Orleans less than three miles from the Orleans Parish jail, in the 1700 block of Agriculture Street.

 

[CHEL]

Police chief offers legal help if New Orleans fugitives turn themselves in

NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick urges escaped inmates Derrick Groves and Antoine Massey to surrender

www.kalb.com

 

[Sandyspringspapi]

The $50k and legal help might do the trick. If an escapee is tired of hiding he can get a relative to phone in a tip; as an act of kindness to his family.