People Betting on Escaped Prisoners After New Orleans Jailbreak

New Orleans, Louisiana: In an unusual twist that sounds more like a movie plot than real life, people are now betting on which escaped prisoner will be caught last after a jailbreak at the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility.

The escape happened on Friday, May 16, 2025. Ten inmates broke out of the jail through a hole behind a toilet. Since then, five prisoners have been captured, but five are still on the run.

Now, some people on social media have started placing bets on which fugitive will stay free the longest. The trend has gone viral, especially on Reddit and Facebook, with people discussing odds like it’s a sporting event.

The Escaped Inmates Still Missing

Photos of the fugitives have been shared by the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. The five men still missing are:

• Lenton VanBuren

• Antoine Massey

• Leo Tate

• Derrick Groves

• Jermaine Donald

Betting Odds for Escapees (Converted from American Odds)

• Derrick Groves: 3/2

• Corey Boyd: 9/5 (now captured)

• Jermaine Donald: 2/1

• Antoine Massey: 5/2

• Leo Tate: 2/1

• Lenton VanBuren: 7/2

Reddit Reacts to the Manhunt

On Reddit, users are jokingly treating the manhunt like a game. One user wrote, “Lenton has the look of someone who will survive. He’s a chameleon who blends in and does what he must to get away.”

Another user added, “Derrick is smart but too proud. That pride might get him caught.”

Couples are even placing private bets. One comment said, “I bet on Lenton lasting the longest. My fiancé says Leo will be the last one caught.”

Police Are Still Searching

Law enforcement is working non-stop to find the remaining escapees. Teams from local, state, and federal agencies are involved in the hunt.

The Louisiana State Police confirmed that air support, SWAT teams, and corrections officers are working together. Some of the captured inmates have already been moved to high-security facilities far from the city.

One of the prisoners even became aggressive during transfer and had to be restrained.

Social Media Buzz and Prison Graffiti

Images of the small hole used for the escape have shocked many people online. Some inmates even left mocking graffiti for guards near the escape point, with one message reading: “Too easy LOL.”

The jailbreak has become one of the most talked-about crime stories of the year, drawing attention from around the world.