This most recent escape attempt may be Massey's most attention-grabbing, and after 19 days since the jailbreak, it is certainly his longest stint on the lam. Massey took part in his first jailbreak, previously his longest escape, when he was 15 and in juvenile detention at the Youth Study Center.

Antoine Massey took to social media to make a plea for legal assistance following his escape from a New Orleans correctional facility last month.

Antoine Massey posts viral Instagram video after jailbreak Escaped inmate Antoine Massey posted shocking videos to Instagram on June 1, 2025, nearly two weeks after his escape from the Orleans Parish Justice Center.

"Anytime a fugitive who's on the lam put his head above water, it's helpful," one expert said as police continue to hunt for two escaped inmates.

New Orleans law enforcement was forced to scramble when Antoine Massey, who escaped from a New Orleans jail, posted a video on social media.

Authorities are investigating Instagram videos allegedly showing Antoine Massey, who escaped on May 16. NEW ORLEANS — Authorities are actively investigating videos circulating on Instagram that allegedly feature Antoine Massey. However, the authenticity of these videos has not been confirmed.

Last month, 10 men escaped a New Orleans prison by ripping out a toilet and climbing through a hole in the wall

Gov. Landry was asked about the fugitives after Massey posted videos to Instagram, claiming innocence and asking for help from high-profile figures like President Donald Trump and rapper Lil Wayne. In one clip, he held up paperwork he says proves a domestic abuse case against him was fabricated by a jealous girlfriend.