A group of ten men made a daring escape from a New Orleans jail on Friday, sneaking through a hole behind a toilet and scaling a wall while the guard assigned to their cell pod was away grabbing some grub. The sheriff suspects that the escape may have been aided by individuals within the department, adding a twist to the already wild story.
The escapees, including some facing murder charges, were caught on surveillance footage sprinting out of the facility, with some wearing orange jumpsuits and others in white. They used blankets to protect themselves from barbed wire as they scaled a fence, then dashed across an interstate and into a neighborhood. Authorities only realized the men were missing after a routine headcount the next morning, highlighting the lack of supervision at the jail.
Sheriff Susan Hutson blamed “defective locks” for the escape, pointing out that she had been raising concerns about the issue for some time. She also raised suspicions about possible inside help, stating, “It’s almost impossible, not completely, but almost impossible for anybody to get out of this facility without help.” Three employees have been suspended pending an investigation into the escape, and the sheriff’s office is working with local, state, and federal agencies to track down the fugitives.
In the midst of chaos, law enforcement managed to capture a few of the escapees, including Kendall Myles and Robert Moody. However, the whereabouts of the other seven men remain unknown, posing a potential threat to the community. As the search continues, questions linger about the security measures at the jail and the role of individuals within the system in facilitating the escape. The authorities are under scrutiny for their delayed response and lack of transparency in informing the public about the incident. Turmoil at the New Orleans jail has been ongoing for years, with security issues and violence persisting despite efforts to improve conditions. The recent escape has once again brought attention to the challenges faced by the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office in maintaining a secure and effective correctional facility.
