Antoine Massey, who escaped from a New Orleans jail, shares videos leading to a fresh search, according to a source.

A man who calls himself Antoine Massey, an escapee from a New Orleans jail, shared videos on social media while still on the run from the authorities. This action led to a police raid that unfortunately did not result in his recapture, as per an Associated Press source.

The credibility of the videos was so high that authorities conducted a search at a New Orleans residence late on Monday, where they suspected the videos were recorded. A senior law enforcement official, who preferred to remain anonymous, revealed this information to The AP. The official mentioned that sharing details of the ongoing investigation was not within his authorization.

Massey was not at the home, the official said, but authorities did locate some clothing they believe he wore during the filming.

Relatives of Massey recognized the home from which he was speaking in the videos shared on Sunday, tipping off the authorities. It remains unclear who the actual owner of the residence is.

Authorities say they are investigating the videos as they race to recapture Massey and convicted murderer Derrick Groves more than two weeks after their audacious escape from a New Orleans jail. Eight other escapees have been apprehended.

Louisiana State Police, the agency leading the search for the fugitives, declined to comment on whether it had verified Massey’s identity in the videos. The agency carried out the search related to the videos, which have since been removed from Instagram.

The New Orleans Police Department said it “cannot confirm the authenticity” of the videos circulating on social media seemingly showing a man with the same facial tattoos as Massey sitting near a kitchen.

“Please, I’m asking for help,” said Massey, appealing to President Donald Trump and several rappers including Lil Wayne, a New Orleans native, in one video. “When I get back in custody I’m asking y’all please to come and help.”

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson called on Massey to “come forward and turn himself in.”

“Cooperating with law enforcement is in his best interest and may help avoid additional charges,” Hutson said in an emailed statement. “It is important that justice is served appropriately and that due process is followed.”

Massey, 32, faced charges of rape, kidnapping, domestic violence involving strangulation and violation of a protective order all stemming from a November 2024 incident, St. Tammany Parish authorities say. In Orleans Parish, where he was incarcerated, he faced charges of motor vehicle theft and domestic battery.

Massey said he was innocent.

Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.