Alan M. Godfrey was 32 when he was shot to death on Taughannock Boulevard in Ithaca, New York, during a five-minute window between 12:40 and 12:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. He had been working at Texas Roadhouse and was remembered by family and friends as a vibrant, fun-loving presence who brought joy to those around him.

The Ithaca Police Department investigated the killing for months and the probe led to the arrest of Ithaca resident William Marshall. In February 2023 Marshall, then 41, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the first degree, admitting he intentionally caused Godfrey’s death; at that time he was serving a 33-month federal sentence for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. In April 2023 Marshall was sentenced to 20 years in state prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision, after prosecutors had sought the maximum 25 years. Godfrey’s family spoke at sentencing about the loss and the happiness he brought to their lives.

If anyone knew Alan’s movements that night or has information about what happened on Taughannock Boulevard, please share what you know.