New Orleans Jailbreak: Eight Inmates Still at Large After Mass Escape

Eleven inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans early on May 18, 2025. According to initial reports, the inmates exploited a hole discovered behind a toilet, suggesting potential complicity from within the facility. Authorities stated that four of the escapees are convicted murderers, heightening public concern. "It wasn't until seven hours later that they discovered they were even missing," the video narrator explains. The escape triggered immediate action; three employees were suspended pending an investigation. Currently, eight inmates remain at large, with Crime Stoppers offering a $2,000 reward and the FBI offering $5,000 for information leading to their capture. This incident underscores serious security breaches at the Orleans Justice Center and raises questions about oversight and accountability within the correctional system.