Derrick Groves, last of 10 escaped New Orleans inmates, is recaptured

Key Takeaways:

• Ten inmates originally escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans
• The final fugitive, named Derrick Groves, has now been caught
• He was recaptured in Atlanta
• The story was initially reported by Kfor on October 9, 2025
• All escaped inmates are now back in custody

The Last Inmate to Be Found

Officials confirmed that of the ten individuals who escaped the Orleans Justice Center in New Orleans, only one inmate remained at large in recent weeks. That man, identified as “Derrick Groves,” was sought by local law enforcement and other agencies.

Recaptured in Atlanta

In a development that brought the long search to a close, Groves was apprehended in Atlanta. Authorities involved in the case have not disclosed additional details about the arrest, but they note that the search had extended beyond Louisiana’s borders soon after the escape.

The Group of Ten

Groves was reportedly the final member of a group of ten inmates who broke out of the Orleans Justice Center. Although information on the circumstances that led to this mass escape remains limited, law enforcement officials have confirmed that the other nine inmates had been located and taken into custody previously.

A Concluding Chapter

With Groves now in custody, the manhunt has ended. The Orleans Justice Center and law enforcement authorities have not indicated further plans or updates, but as of this writing, all ten escapees are accounted for.