Louisiana AG Liz Murrill on Escaped Inmates and Prosecution of Aiders

Manhunt for Remaining Fugitives

• 🔍 Two inmates remain at large after escaping a New Orleans jail nearly two weeks ago and are considered armed and dangerous.
• 🎯 Derek Groves, convicted of multiple murders, and Antoine Massie, a known escape artist, are the individuals still sought by authorities.
• 🚔 Authorities are absolutely confident that the fugitives will be recaptured through methodical work.

Assistance and Prosecution of Aiders

• 🤝 Fourteen people have already been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the escape or the escapees.
• ❤️ Many of those arrested are believed to be sympathetic to the escapees, including relatives and romantic partners.
• ⚖️ The Louisiana Attorney General vows to prosecute anyone found to be assisting the fugitives.

Jail Conditions and Security Concerns

• ⚠️ Questions have been raised about the conditions at the jail, with 10 inmates housed on the first floor instead of upper floors as protocol dictates.
• 🏗️ The jail is a 9-year-old building that houses a population with a high percentage of individuals charged with violent felony offenses.
• 🧐 The Attorney General has visited the prison twice to assess issues and is working with all parties involved to address factors contributing to the jail's conditions.

Inmate Transportation and Investigation

• 🚗 Two of the escaped inmates were apprehended in Texas, driving a vehicle that was rented in New Orleans and driven to the Houston area.
• 🗺️ The possibility that the remaining fugitives may have moved to other states is being considered, and neighboring states have been alerted.
• 🕵️ Leads are being chased to identify any known associates in neighboring states who might be providing assistance.

Future Actions and Recommendations

• 📝 The Attorney General expects to have recommendations this week regarding the jail's security and operations.
• ✅ The goal is to ensure that such a mass escape does not happen again in the near future.