A sixth man who escaped from a New Orleans jail has been arrested after more than a week on the run, authorities announced.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on Monday evening that inmate Lenton Vanburen was captured in Baton Rouge and is back in custody.
Vanburen was originally incarcerated on charges of parole violation, possession of a firearm by a felon and illegal carrying of a weapon, according to Murrill.
A screen grab taken from a handout CCTV video shows inmates running through the loading dock at the Orleans Parish Justice Center, in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., May 16, 2025. Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT
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The inmate will now face additional charges related to the escape, Murrill added.
A total of 10 inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center after climbing through a hole behind a toilet in the early morning hours of May 16. Their disappearance was not noticed for several hours and touched off a massive, more than weeklong manhunt.
Booking photos of, top row L-R: Antoine Massey, Corey Boyd, Derrick Groves, Dkenan Dennis, Gary Price, bottom row L-R:Jermaine Donald, Kendall Myles, Lenton Vanburen Jr., Leo Tate Sr., Robert Moody who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center, May 16, 2025 in New Orleans.
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office
Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of helping the escapees, including a jail maintenance worker accused of shutting off water to the toilet, another inmate in the jail, and five other people.
Three of the 10 inmates who escaped were apprehended within the first 24 hours of the jailbreak. The other two were captured in the following days.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
