(In US) Lenton VanBuren Escapes Capture After Daring Orleans Parish Jail Breakout

 

In the United States, Lenton VanBuren, a 26-year-old inmate charged with illegal possession of weapons and second-degree murder, is drawing attention following his escape from the Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans on Friday, May 16, 2025. VanBuren is one of three inmates still at large out of the ten who broke out by breaching a wall behind a toilet, exiting through a loading dock, and scaling a perimeter fence using blankets at approximately 1:01 a.m.

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Seven of the escaped inmates have been recaptured, with three apprehended later on Friday and a fourth, Gary Price, taken into custody on Monday. Authorities, including the Louisiana State Police, U.S. Marshals, and FBI, are conducting an intensive manhunt for VanBuren, Jermaine Donald, and Derrick Groves, all considered armed and dangerous. The escape has sparked online discussions, with some netizens speculating on social media about how long it will take for VanBuren and the others to be caught, including informal bets among male users.