Karlnita Marks, 25, was shot in Baldwin, Louisiana, in the early morning hours of May 30, 2020. Deputies from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a possible shooting at about 12:31 a.m. and found Marks with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a nearby hospital but died of her injuries.

Investigators identified 29-year-old Andreniki Franklin of Baton Rouge as a suspect. A grand jury returned an indictment in April 2021 charging Franklin with second-degree murder and obstruction of justice by tampering with evidence. Franklin was located at Mallard Crossing Apartments in Baton Rouge on May 28, 2021, taken into custody and booked, with bail set at $600,000.

As of early 2026, Franklin remained in custody at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center pending resolution of the charges. If anyone knew Marks or has information about what happened that night, please share what is known.