8 Orleans Justice Center Escapees Deemed Competent for Trial

Judge sets September 15 trial date for inmates who fled Louisiana prison

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:35am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a set of handcuffs against a pitch-black background, the metal slightly dented and scratched, conceptually representing the aftermath of a prison escape.The trial of 8 inmates who escaped the Orleans Justice Center will determine accountability for the breakout and could lead to reforms to prevent future prison escapes.New Orleans Today

A judge has found probable cause for eight inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center in Louisiana and set their trial date for September 15. Two other inmates were previously found incompetent to stand trial and are receiving treatment at Angola prison.

Why it matters

The Orleans Justice Center escape highlighted ongoing issues with security and inmate mental health at Louisiana's prison facilities. This trial will determine accountability for the breakout and could lead to changes in procedures to prevent future escapes.

The details

The motion hearing on Friday, April 17 determined that eight of the 10 inmates who escaped the Orleans Justice Center in Louisiana will face trial on September 15 for the charge of simple escape. Two other inmates, Kendall Myles and Corey E. Boyd, were previously found incompetent to stand trial and are still receiving treatment at Angola prison.

  • The motion hearing took place on Friday, April 17, 2026.
  • The trial for the 8 inmates has been set for September 15, 2026.

The players

Kendall Myles

One of the 10 inmates who escaped the Orleans Justice Center, found incompetent to stand trial and receiving treatment at Angola prison.

Corey E. Boyd

One of the 10 inmates who escaped the Orleans Justice Center, found incompetent to stand trial and receiving treatment at Angola prison.

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What’s next

The trial for the 8 inmates deemed competent will take place on September 15, 2026.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges Louisiana's prison system faces in maintaining security and addressing mental health issues among inmates, which can contribute to escape attempts.