Inside Help Suspected in New Orleans Jail Break Involving Dangerous Escapees

Authorities suspect an inside job facilitated the escape of ten inmates, including violent offenders, from a New Orleans jail. The escape continued to unfold as one inmate was recaptured, while the search for the others intensified, revealing potential security flaws and threats to public safety.

Ten prisoners, among them several facing serious charges such as murder, escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans, leading authorities to suspect internal assistance may have played a role in the breakout. The escape was discovered around 08:30 local time (13:30 GMT) during a routine headcount after the inmates fled around midnight. As of now, one has been recaptured.

Sheriff Susan Huston commented on the situation, stating, "There's no way for anyone to get out of this facility without help," suggesting that the inmates could not have executed such an escape solely on their own capabilities. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shared security footage and images of the escape route taken by the inmates, along with jovial messages they left behind, including one that humorously read, "To Easy LoL."

The details of the escape reveal a concerning pattern of failed security measures; inmates managed to force a sliding door off its tracks and removed a toilet to access a hole in the wall used for plumbing, from which they climbed down and fled across a highway. There is evidence showing precise and clean cuts on the metal bars around the hole, indicating a planned effort rather than a spontaneous escape.

Local law enforcement, including the New Orleans Police Department, has released the names and photos of the remaining escapees, whom they describe as "armed and dangerous." A major manhunt has been initiated as police continue their search throughout the city.

Authorities also emphasized the latest efforts to prevent further escapes and protect communities, with police chief Anne Kirkpatrick labeling the incident an "urgent and serious situation." Victims of some of the escapees have been informed about the incident, prompting heightened feelings of vulnerability among residents.

The FBI and U.S. Marshals have joined the search, as investigators actively explore the possible roles of staff members in the escape. With one inmate, Kendall Myles, already apprehended after trying to hide from authorities, officials urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity while they work to recapture the other escapees.