New Orleans prison escape: Three fugitives captured, hunt continues
The Louisiana police have captured three of the ten prisoners who escaped from the correctional facility in New Orleans. The escape took place on May 16 and was carefully planned.
Key Information
- Three of the ten escapees from the prison in New Orleans have been captured.
- The escape occurred on May 16, and the prisoners used damaged cell doors.
- The investigation suggests possible involvement of others in the escape.
A spectacular prison break occurred in New Orleans on May 16. Ten prisoners used damaged cell doors to get outside. They then climbed over the barbed wire fence and disappeared under the cover of night. Their absence was noticed only during the morning inmate count.
The Louisiana state police reported the capture of three of the ten escapees. One of them was caught in Baton Rouge, and two others were apprehended in Walker County, Texas. The remaining prisoners are still at large.
According to officials quoted by CNN, the escape was precisely planned. The growing number of arrests of individuals suspected of involvement indicates the complexity of the operation. Investigators are analyzing prison communication, including phone call recordings. They do not rule out that further charges may be brought against additional individuals during the investigation.
Statement from the Attorney General
The Attorney General of Louisiana, Liz Murrill, assured that all those responsible for the escape will be held accountable.
In her statement, she emphasized that, as promised at the start of the investigation, every individual who played a role in the prison escape in New Orleans will be held accountable.
Investigators continue to analyze evidence, and further charges against other prisoners or prison staff are possible. The investigation also includes attempts to cover up the incident in the initial hours following the escape.
