Orleans Parish Inmate Escapee Sentenced for Kidnapping and Rape

Antoine Massey received 60 years in prison for assaulting and raping his former girlfriend after escaping from jail.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Antoine Massey, an inmate who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in May 2025, was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Thursday, February 12, 2026, for the kidnapping and rape of his former girlfriend. Massey was convicted in December 2025 by a unanimous St. Tammany Parish jury for the crimes, which occurred in November 2024 after he discovered domestic violence paperwork in the victim's purse.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers posed by escaped inmates and the need for improved security measures in jails and prisons to prevent such incidents. It also underscores the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the importance of protective orders in keeping victims safe from their abusers.

The details

According to the 22nd Judicial District Attorney's Office, Massey's sentences are to run as follows: 40 years for second-degree rape, 20 years for second-degree kidnapping (to run consecutively), 3 years for battery of a dating partner involving strangulation (to run concurrently), and 2 years for a second offense violation of a protective order (to run concurrently). During the November 2024 incident, Massey beat and strangled the victim, then kidnapped her and drove between Slidell and New Orleans, repeatedly assaulting and raping her. The victim managed to escape and flag down a stranger in New Orleans to contact the police.

  • On November 10, 2024, Massey attacked and kidnapped his former girlfriend.
  • In May 2025, Massey escaped from the Orleans Justice Center along with nine other inmates.
  • In June 2025, Massey was captured after the escape.
  • On December 2025, Massey was convicted by a unanimous St. Tammany Parish jury.
  • On February 12, 2026, Massey was sentenced to 60 years in prison.

The players

Antoine Massey

An inmate who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in May 2025 and was later convicted and sentenced for kidnapping and raping his former girlfriend.

22nd Judicial District Attorney's Office

The office that prosecuted Massey and announced his 60-year sentence.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Antoine Massey out on bail pending his appeal.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing issue of domestic violence and the importance of protective orders in keeping victims safe from their abusers, as well as the need for stronger security measures in correctional facilities to prevent inmate escapes.