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How many inmates are still on the run from New Orleans jail? What are their charges?

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Themassive manhunt for 10 inmateswho broke out of a New Orleans jail stretched into its 12th day May 28 as two remaining escapees continued to evade authorities. The inmatesfled the Orleans Parish jailon May 16. Authorities said the group pulled open defective cell doors, ripped out a toilet to create a hole in the jail and then climbed a wall to escape. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams told USA TODAY the escape appeared to be an "inside job." At least 13 people have been arrested for allegedly aiding the inmates. Authorities are offering awards of up to $20,000 per inmate for information leading to their arrests. Louisiana State Police havepledged to "pursue every lead"until the inmates who remain at-large are once again in custody. Here's what to know about the inmates who are being sought: Two of the 10 inmates who escaped from the jail are still at-large. Kendell Myles, Robert Moody and Dkenan Dennis were taken back in custody within hours of their escape. Days later, Gary Price and Corey Boyd were nabbed in New Orleans,according to Louisiana State Police. On May 26, Lenton Vanburen was captured in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, while Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were arrested in Walker County, Texas. The search is continuing for Antoine Massey, 32, and Derrick Groves, 27. More:Who are the inmates still on the run from a New Orleans jail? Groves wasconvictedof two charges of second-degree murder and two charges of attempted second-degree murder in October in connection with a shooting during Mardi Gras in 2018. Groves also has beenawaiting sentencing on a manslaughter chargesince October. He also faces a charge of battery against a correctional facility employee, theAssociated Pressreported, citing court records. Massey is charged with domestic abuse involving strangulation and theft of a motor vehicle, according to Orleans Parish records. There also is a warrant for his arrest in St. Tammany Parish for second-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping, domestic abuse involving strangulation and violation of a protective order involving battery stemming from an incident in November, the parish's sheriff's office told USA TODAY. Contributing: John Bacon and Michael Loria This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:These are the inmates still on the run after New Orleans jail escape