News Summary
Law enforcement is probing an Instagram post allegedly featuring escaped inmate Antoine Massey, raising concerns for his capture. The post, likened to Massey’s previous social media accounts, includes a picture of a man resembling him with facial tattoos and a caption declaring his innocence. A multi-state manhunt is underway for Massey and fellow escapee Derrick Groves. A $50,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to their capture, while communities remain vigilant in the search for these escapees.
New Orleans – Law enforcement agencies are investigating an Instagram post reportedly featuring Antoine Massey, a 32-year-old inmate who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in May 2025. Deputy U.S. Marshal Brian Fair confirmed that the username associated with the post closely resembles Massey’s prior social media accounts, sparking increased concern for his capture.
The Instagram photo depicts a man with facial tattoos resembling Massey, posing in front of a blue car. The caption on the post states, “My name is #AntoineMassey Im Innocent !!” This social media activity has drawn attention not only from law enforcement but also from the public, who are eager for leads in the ongoing search for him and fellow escapee Derrick Groves, 27. Aside from these two, eight other inmates who escaped during the incident have already been recaptured.
Investigators have noted that a video featuring Massey surfaced on social media shortly before the Instagram post. In the video, he claimed he was misidentified as the leader of the jailbreak, asserting he did not break out but was “let out.” Authorities believe this video was filmed at a residence on Agriculture Street, about three miles from the jail. A tactical unit from the New Orleans Police Department conducted a raid on the location mentioned in the video, but Massey was not found there.
There has been significant attention from local and state officials regarding this situation, particularly following the release of the video. law enforcement agencies have initiated a multi-state manhunt for both Massey and Groves. Despite these efforts, Massey was sighted near the Orleans Parish jail area at the time the videos were filmed, indicating that he may still be close to his last known whereabouts.
The urgency of the search is further emphasized by a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the capture of both Massey and Groves. Additionally, the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office has publicly urged Massey to turn himself in to prevent facing more serious charges.
Massey’s criminal history spans nearly 20 years and includes multiple prior escapes from both juvenile and adult facilities. He has faced a variety of serious charges, including kidnapping, rape, and domestic battery involving strangulation, as well as motor vehicle theft. Before his escape, he was wanted for charges relating to domestic violence and had been under a protective order in Orleans Parish.
Following the jailbreak, several individuals have been arrested on suspicion of aiding in the escape, including Sterling Williams, a maintenance worker at the jail. The connection between Massey’s social media activity and the escape has heightened the public’s interest and concern, putting additional pressure on law enforcement to apprehend him.
While authorities are actively pursuing leads, they have yet to confirm the authenticity of the Instagram post and the accompanying videos. The investigation is ongoing, as law enforcement continues to enhance surveillance and encourage community vigilance. In light of the significant attention surrounding this case, both officials and the public remain focused on the search for Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves, aiming for a swift resolution to ensure community safety.
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- NOLA: Antoine Massey Instagram Photo Investigation
- WWL-TV: Authorities Investigating Instagram Videos Featuring Antoine Massey
- US News: Authorities Investigating Antoine Massey Social Media Post
- KNOE: New Instagram Post by Jail Escapee Antoine Massey
- Fox 8: New Instagram Post by Antoine Massey Claims Innocence
- Wikipedia: Antoine Massey
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