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Convicted Murderer Recaptured After Five Months

Derrick Groves, a convicted murderer and the most violent of ten escapees, was captured in Atlanta after nearly five months on the run. The escape from New Orleans jail involved a hole behind a toilet, and authorities had offered a $50,000 reward. Groves was arrested following a brief standoff in a house, ending the largest jailbreak in recent U.S. history.

Fugitive Derrick Groves Recaptured in Georgia

Derrick Groves, a convicted murderer and escapee from a New Orleans jail, was found hiding in an Atlanta home after nearly five months on the run. Authorities recaptured him following a standoff involving police and SWAT teams. Groves faces extradition to Louisiana, where he is charged with escape and other crimes.

Arrest at Atlanta Airport Prevents Attack

Billy Joe Cagle, 49, from Cartersville, Georgia, was detained at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport after family alerted authorities he planned to attack with an assault rifle. He arrived with a firearm and ammunition, but was quickly arrested before causing harm. No injuries occurred today. The incident highlights the importance of community vigilance in preventing violence.