Crime
New Orleans jail escapee Antoine Massey celebrated his 33rd birthday yesterday while still on the run
NEW ORLEANS, LA — One month after orchestrating a daring escape from the Orleans Parish jail, Antoine Massey marked his 33rd birthday on June 15, 2025 — still on the run and defying an intense, multi-agency manhunt.
Massey, who escaped custody on May 16 along with nine other inmates, exploited a security lapse involving a malfunctioning cell door.
According to investigators, the group removed a toilet fixture to gain access behind the walls, eventually climbing over barbed wire fencing to flee the facility. While most escapees were recaptured quickly, Massey and one other individual, identified as Derrick Groves, remain at large as of June 17.
Authorities describe Massey as a seasoned escape artist with a long criminal history, including convictions for armed robbery, aggravated flight from law enforcement, and illegal possession of a firearm.
He now faces additional charges, including kidnapping and rape. Since 2007, Massey has reportedly escaped or evaded custody at least four times, solidifying his reputation as a persistent flight risk.
In a modern twist, Massey is believed to be maintaining an active presence on social media. Instagram posts believed to be authored by him have surfaced in recent weeks, in which he proclaims his innocence and appeals publicly to celebrities such as Lil Wayne and former President Donald Trump for assistance.
These digital breadcrumbs have led to law enforcement raids on suspected hiding places, but Massey continues to elude capture.
Federal, state, and local agencies — including the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and Louisiana State Police — remain engaged in the manhunt. A $50,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest. Several individuals accused of aiding Massey have already been taken into custody.
Massey’s family has publicly urged him to surrender. His grandfather, Lee Taylor, issued an emotional plea, asking Massey to turn himself in for the sake of his children and his own safety. “You’re not invincible,” Taylor said. “We want you alive, not remembered.”
Despite distinctive chess piece tattoos on his face that make him easy to identify, Massey has managed to evade law enforcement longer than in any of his prior escapes.
As he enters his 33rd year, Antoine Massey’s continued freedom underscores both the audacity of his escape and the growing urgency of the search. Authorities stress that time is of the essence — and the net is tightening.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.