US EditionConvicted Murderer Derrick Groves Eludes Law Enforcement as Last New Orleans Jail Escapee on the Run
ORLEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA, JUL 9 – Derrick Groves, convicted of a violent double murder, is the only escapee still at large after a sophisticated jailbreak involving jail employee assistance, with a $50,000 reward offered.
- Derrick Groves is the last escapee from a New Orleans jail following a May 16 jailbreak.
- Groves was convicted of killing two people during a shooting at a family block party amid a feud with drug dealers.
- Authorities describe the jailbreak as sophisticated, involving current and former jail employees.
- Residents' skepticism towards law enforcement may impede the search for Groves due to past abuses against the Black community.
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One of 10 La. jail escapees still on the lam
NEW ORLEANS — Nearly two months after 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail by crawling through a hole behind a toilet, authorities have recaptured all but the man with the most violent rap sheet: Derrick Groves.
Will Sutton: After jailbreak, Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson is back in the race
Columnist Will Sutton said in May that Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson might be making a strategic move when she suspended her reelection campaign after a May 16 jailbreak. Surprise. She's back in the race.
Manhunt continues for dangerous New Orleans jail escapee
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Derrick Groves remains at large nearly two months after escaping from New Orleans jail. Groves, convicted of killing two at a block party, faces life without parole. A former jail employee and at least 16 others are accused of aiding the escape. Authorities believe Groves is receiving help and are offering a $50K reward. Nearly two months after 10 inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail by crawling through a hole behind a to…
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