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New Orleans Jailbreak: Photos Reveal Possible Escape Route
Newly released photographs from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office shed light on the apparent escape route utilized by ten inmates who broke out of a New Orleans correctional facility. Authorities are investigating the New Orleans jailbreak to determine the extent of planning and possible outside assistance required for the escape. The images offer a visual depiction of the breached cell, highlighting vulnerabilities that may have contributed to the security lapse.
The Cell Breach: A Detailed Look
The images reveal a substantial, rectangular opening that leads out of the cell. This breach is located behind the typical placement of a sink and toilet fixture, with remnants of metal bars visible around the hole.
- The photographs indicate that some horizontal bars from the upper section of the opening are missing.
- Investigators are currently working to determine whether the inmates created this opening themselves or exploited a pre-existing vulnerability to plan their jail escape.
Inmate Markings
Messages scrawled around the opening in the wall, including phrases such as “To Easy Lol” and “We Innocent,” suggest a level of planning and communication among the escapees.
Toilet Disconnected in Apparent Jail Escape
Additional images released by law enforcement show a toilet that appears to have been removed from its fitting in the wall. Visible pipes that previously serviced the toilet are shown disconnected. Photos from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office detail the scene inside the cell.
Sheriff’s Investigation and Allegations of Inside Help
During a press conference, Sheriff Susan Hutson stated that a prison escape of this magnitude likely required external assistance. Officials are actively investigating whether individuals from within the department aided the inmates. Hutson also acknowledged that defective locks on the jail cells contributed to the incident.
- According to Hutson, prisoners were able to compromise and break cell doors around 12:23 a.m.
- The inmates escaped through the hole in the wall after 1 a.m., scaled a wall, and fled across a major thoroughfare.
- The disappearance was discovered during a routine headcount at 8:30 a.m.
One Inmate Recaptured, Nine Still at Large
Following the jailbreak, one of the escaped inmates, Kendall Myles, was apprehended by police in the French Quarter after a short foot chase. The remaining nine inmates are still at large.
Warning to the Public
Authorities have urged the public to consider the remaining nine inmates as armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately.