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.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.