Derrick Groves, the last inmate who escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center in New Orleans on May 16, 2025, has been captured in southwest Atlanta, Georgia, ending a five-month manhunt
Law enforcement officers, including the U.S. Marshals and Atlanta Police, surrounded a residence where Groves was hiding. After deploying gas multiple times, authorities apprehended him in a crawl space beneath the home.
Groves, 28, had been convicted of two counts of second-degree murder related to a 2018 Mardi Gras Day shooting and was awaiting a life sentence before his escape.
Considered the most dangerous of the ten escapees, his arrest brings relief to the New Orleans community and law enforcement officials.
Attorney General Liz Murrill confirmed that Groves now faces new charges related to his escape. Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams emphasized that authorities will ensure Groves is held accountable for all his crimes, highlighting the capture as a significant step in restoring public safety.
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