Derrick Groves was convicted last year of two counts of second-degree murder for a 2018 Mardi Gras Day shooting and faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter. Additionally, he is expected to face further charges and additional time related to his May 2025 escape from the Orleans Justice Center.
In summary, Derrick Groves' primary sentence is life imprisonment without parole for the murders, with additional potential time pending for other charges and the escape.
