Marlin Barnes was 22 and a linebacker for the University of Miami when he was found dead in his apartment on April 13, 1996. His roommate, Earl Little, returned home, discovered Barnes slumped against the door in a pool of blood and called authorities. Barnes had been beaten with a blunt object later identified as the butt of a shotgun.

Longtime friend Timwanika Lumpkins was found in the same apartment severely injured and pinned between the bed and the wall. She was taken to hospital but died of her injuries, making this a double homicide. Investigators concluded the attacker had slashed the tires of Little’s car to prevent escape before entering the apartment.

After a seventeen-day investigation, authorities arrested Labrant Dennis and charged him with the murders. He was convicted and sentenced to death. The University of Miami later reached confidential settlements reportedly worth over $1 million for each family. Does anyone have information about Barnes or Lumpkins from that time who could help fill gaps in the timeline?