Barbara May Mitchell, 55, was one of eight people killed in a string of shootings that began after a domestic dispute in the Bogue Chitto area. The violence occurred the night of Saturday, May 27, 2017, into the early morning of May 28, 2017, and included victims in Bogue Chitto and Brookhaven. Among those killed was a sheriff’s deputy; several victims were relatives or acquaintances of the shooter, Willie Cory Godbolt.

Law enforcement conducted a large manhunt and arrested Willie Cory Godbolt. A jury later found him guilty on multiple counts of capital murder and other charges linked to the spree, and he was sentenced to death. The community was left mourning multiple lives lost in a single night.

If anyone knew Barbara May Mitchell or has information about her life or the events that night, please share what you can.