Unbelievable! 10 Inmates Escape New Orleans Jail, and Their Friends and Family Helped!

2025-06-01 06:00:52.667

Ten men who escaped from a New Orleans jail over two weeks ago by cutting a hole behind a toilet received assistance from at least 14 people, many of whom were friends and family. Court documents detail how these individuals provided food, money, transportation, and shelter. Some aid was given before and after the escape, with some individuals named in police reports but not yet charged. A former jail employee is accused of driving escapee Lenton Vanburen to a relative's home and facilitating a FaceTime call with his family. Another friend provided a hiding place. Others sent money, lied to authorities, or contacted the fugitives. Many face felony charges of accessory after the fact, with bonds exceeding $1 million. The reward for capturing the two remaining escapees, Derrick Groves and Antoine Massey, has been raised to $50,000 per fugitive. Authorities emphasized the crucial role of friends and family in apprehending the remaining escapees. A former jail employee, who previously faced charges (later dropped) for bringing contraband into the jail, is linked to the escape. Phone records played a key role in several arrests, with escapees using internet phone services to avoid detection. One woman accused of helping Massey had a history of abuse at his hands and misled authorities. At least seven individuals charged with aiding the fugitives have ties to Lenton Vanburen. Authorities are appealing to the public for help in locating the remaining fugitives.