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How Four Inmates Escaped St. Tammany Parish Jail

crimePublished 16 Mar 2026
How Four Inmates Escaped St. Tammany Parish Jail
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Quick Summary
  • What: In June 2009, four inmates escaped from St. Tammany Parish Jail in Louisiana using hacksaw blades hidden in the spine of a Bible.
  • Where: St. Tammany Parish Jail, Louisiana
  • When: June 2009

In June 2009, a daring escape unfolded at St. Tammany Parish Jail in Louisiana.

Four inmates managed to break free using an unusual tool: hacksaw blades hidden in the spine of a Bible.

The plan was audacious and clever, taking advantage of a seemingly innocent item.

Once inside their cell, they meticulously cut through the window bars.

That night, they made their move, slipping out of the jail.

The escape sent shockwaves through the local community and law enforcement.

Authorities launched a massive manhunt, but the inmates had gained valuable time.

This escape raised serious questions about security measures at the facility.

How did they manage to get the blades inside? Who facilitated this operation?

To this day, the details remain partly shrouded in mystery.

Did You Know?

St. Tammany Parish Jail has been the subject of various investigations regarding its security protocols following this escape.