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Life-Sentenced Inmate Captured After Five-Month Manhunt

10/9/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Derrick Groves, 28, was captured in Atlanta on October 8 after a five-month manhunt.
The manhunt followed his May 2025 escape from Orleans Parish Justice Center.
Ten inmates escaped through a hole behind a toilet, prompting a multi-state search.
Groves is serving life for a 2018 Mardi Gras double murder; 16 were arrested for aiding the escape, including Darriana Burton.

History

Historical Context

In May 2025, ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center, including Derrick Groves, serving life for a 2018 double murder. This incident, which led to a five-month manhunt and the arrest of 16 accomplices, highlights ongoing security issues in U.S. prisons. Similar escapes, like the 2022 case of Casey White in Alabama, raise critical concerns about inmate management and public safety.

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Story summary

Derrick Groves, 28, was captured in Atlanta on October 8 after a five-month manhunt.
The manhunt followed his May 2025 escape from Orleans Parish Justice Center.
Ten inmates escaped through a hole behind a toilet, prompting a multi-state search.
Groves is serving life for a 2018 Mardi Gras double murder; 16 were arrested for aiding the escape, including Darriana Burton.

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