Jailbreak Mystery: Did Inside Help Make it Possible?

Tue Sep 29 2026 09:53:50 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Ten inmates escape New Orleans jail, leaving authorities questioning the possibility of inside assistance.

A daring jailbreak from the Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans saw ten inmates, some facing murder charges, escape with suspected help from staff. One inmate has been caught; the hunt for the others continues.

In an audacious move, ten prisoners broke out of Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans, sparking a massive manhunt. Authorities believe the escape may have been facilitated by insiders. The jailbreak occurred around midnight and was discovered during an 8:30 AM headcount on Friday. Sheriff Susan Hutson confirmed that getting out of the facility without help was unlikely.

CCTV footage reveals the inmates ripped a sliding door from its tracks at 12:23 AM, escaped through a wall after removing a toilet, and then dashed across a highway. Among the escapees is Kendall Myles, who got caught hiding under a car after being identified via facial recognition tech. He's now facing new charges for his escape.

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office originally reported eleven escapees but later adjusted the count to ten. Authorities released photos of inmates and scrawled messages left behind, including the phrase "To Easy LoL." The escape has raised alarms, and police are urging the public to report any leads. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, have joined the search.