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New Orleans Jailbreak : Authorities Pursue Leads on 7 Fugitives in Historic Louisiana Escape
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New Orleans Jailbreak Sparks Investigation into Violent Offenders ' Escape
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The Louisiana State Police are still searching for seven inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail on Friday , but authorities have vowed to pursue all leads .
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The fugitives may be receiving help from outside accomplices , and the police are urging the public to come forward with any information .
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Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. . Robert Hodges stated that they have received ' actionable intelligence ' on all seven suspects , who may be using the outside assistance .
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He emphasized the need for public vigilance and cooperation in capturing the inmates .
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The governor has promised a full investigation into the escape , which he believes could be the biggest jailbreak in Louisiana 's history .
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An audit by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections is expected to be completed by the end of this week , and Governor Jeff Landry has called for a thorough examination of the facility 's conditions .
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The FBI has increased its reward for the capture of each fugitive , adding $ 10,000 on top of the existing $ 5,000 rewards from both the ATF and Crime Stoppers .
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Local law enforcement officials have warned that the escapees are armed and dangerous , while some were previously charged with murder .
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Over 200 law enforcement personnel are assisting in the investigation , which is believed to be an inside job .
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Video footage from the Orleans Parish Jail shows inmates attempting to pry open a door and scale a fence before escaping towards nearby highways .
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The security breach raises questions about how the inmates managed to escape without proper supervision .
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Photos reveal that the inmates used a hole behind a toilet to escape , leaving taunting messages such as ' too easy , lol . '
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The inmates ' ability to exploit vulnerabilities in the facility 's system has raised concerns about its overall security .
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It is believed that the governor 's re-election campaign may have contributed to the escape , with some speculating that there was a political motive .
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New details have emerged about the facility 's conditions , including faulty locks and understaffing .
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Sheriff Susan Hutson has acknowledged that the prison 's infrastructure is in disrepair and woefully underfunded .
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The Louisiana attorney general described the escape as ' beyond unacceptable ' and the failures as ' inexcusable . '
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The investigation into the New Orleans jailbreak continues , with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward .
