Michael Barnes was 28 when he was murdered in Philadelphia on October 18, 2011. He was Black, and the killing is still unsolved. Public details about the circumstances are sparse and no arrests have been announced; the case remains open with the family still seeking answers.

The record also notes other unrelated deaths of men named Michael Barnes and a separate 2015 Philadelphia beating of Robert Barnes that resulted in prosecutions; those are distinct incidents and not connected to the 2011 homicide of Michael Barnes. Very little else has been made public about the October 2011 case.

If anyone knew Michael Barnes, saw something in Philadelphia around October 18, 2011, or has information that could help, please come forward and share what you know.