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Escaped New Orleans Inmate Derrick Groves Arrested in Atlanta After Five Months

Derrick Groves, a New Orleans inmate convicted of manslaughter and facing second-degree murder charges stemming from a 2018 incident, has been recaptured after months on the run.

Groves escaped custody in May 2025 and was apprehended in Atlanta on October 9 following a police standoff. Authorities say his arrest came after a tip-off led them to his location.

Unconfirmed reports suggest that an argument with his girlfriend may have prompted the call that alerted police to his whereabouts.

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World Cup ‘Powder Man’ Kailani Ibrahim Arrested Over Alleged $30,000 Visa Fraud

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