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Has Derrick Groves changed his appearance? Alleged photo of escaped New Orleans inmate viral

A viral claim says escaped inmate Derrick Groves changed his appearance, citing police, but there's no proof NOPD released the altered mugshots shown.

Updated on: Jul 5, 2025, 04:42:02 IST
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A claim about the last escaped prisoner from New Orleans, Derrick Groves, has gone viral, which says citing New Orleans Police that Groves may have changed his appearance to not get caught. However, the claims are unsubstantiated, as there are records of New Orleans Police saying that they suspect Groves may have changed his appearance.

This photo provided by John Hall Thomas shows Derrick Groves in New Orleans on Oct. 24, 2019 for the Mardi Gras day shootings.  (John Hall Thomas via AP) (AP)
This photo provided by John Hall Thomas shows Derrick Groves in New Orleans on Oct. 24, 2019 for the Mardi Gras day shootings. (John Hall Thomas via AP) (AP)

The claims going viral on social media had a set of mugshots, one of Groves, and the others seemed to be different variations of the same mugshot. The photo does not have any watermark or other attributions to suggest it is from the New Orleans Police Department.

Here are the viral mugshots:

Also read: Where is Derrick Groves? Only New Orleans inmate on the loose after Antoine Massey's capture

Antoine Massie Captured

Last week, Antoine Massie was arrested by the US Marshals Service at a residence in New Orleans, the Louisiana State Police said. The 33-year-old's arrest from the house in the city's Third District came after a tip from a local.

Derrick Groves, 28, meanwhile, still remains at large, with the New Orleans Police Department offering a reward of $50,000 for tips leading to his capture. Groves was charged in 2018 with two counts of second-degree murder for a shooting in 2018 at a Mardi Gras Event. He faces the possibility of a lifetime in prison without parole, per prosecutors.

Earlier this week, on Monday, all of the 10 recaptured inmates were charged with simple jail break at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, NOLA reported. Groves, once captured, will likely also face simple jailbreak charges.

 
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Shamik Banerjee

Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.

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