Ten Inmates Including Murder Suspects Escape New Orleans Jail, One Apprehended

Ten inmates, including those charged with murder and attempted murder, escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in New Orleans early on a Friday morning, exploiting defective cell locks and breaching a wall behind a toilet. Evidence suggests the escape was aided by individuals inside the jail, prompting an internal investigation. The escape was discovered during a routine headcount hours later, but local police were not notified until approximately two hours after the discovery, raising concerns about communication between agencies. One escapee, Kendell Myles, has been apprehended hiding under a car in a hotel parking garage in the French Quarter, but the remaining nine inmates remain at large and are considered armed and dangerous. Authorities, including local police, FBI, U.S. Marshals, and state police, are actively searching for the escapees, warning the public to remain vigilant and urging anyone with information to come forward. Officials have emphasized the seriousness of the incident, calling for full accountability and a thorough investigation to prevent future lapses in jail security.