Marvin Thomas was 40 when he was killed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Friday, December 9, 2011. Authorities ruled his death a homicide, and the case remains unsolved and open with the Albuquerque Police Department’s Cold Case Unit.

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on December 12, 1970, Marvin had lived in Albuquerque and was remembered by friends as a good and true friend, someone they met as early as 1993 and described as a stand up guy. No arrests or significant public developments have been announced in connection with his murder.

If anyone knew Marvin, saw him in Albuquerque in December 2011, or has information that could help the investigation, the Cold Case Unit would welcome tips.