Briddell Barber: 2017 Yazoo City Mass Murderer
Background
Briddell (also reported as Bridell) Barber of Yazoo City, Mississippi pleaded guilty in 2021 to a string of killings that left five people dead�one in 2016 and four in 2017�earning a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Timeline of Crimes
March 20, 2016 � First Killing: Barber shot and killed Justin �Butch� Porter in Yazoo City. This earlier homicide became a crucial part of the state�s case when prosecutors later charged Barber in multiple killings.
February 6, 2017 � Quadruple Homicide at Club 66: Around 1:00 a.m., following an argument at Club 66 (also known as the L & L Lounge) on 11th Street in Yazoo City, Barber opened fire, killing four men. He was arrested the same day by a U.S. Marshals task force.
Victims (Names, Dates, Locations)
- Justin �Butch� Porter � March 20, 2016; Club Teflon, Yazoo City, Mississippi. Age 25.
- Jerrandan (Jerranden) Allen � February 6, 2017; Club 66/L & L Lounge, 11th Street, Yazoo City, Mississippi. Age 32.
- Edward Johnson � February 6, 2017; Club 66/L & L Lounge, 11th Street, Yazoo City, Mississippi. Age 46.
- Kevin Johnson � February 6, 2017; Club 66/L & L Lounge, 11th Street, Yazoo City, Mississippi. Age 30.
- Gabriel Townsend � February 6, 2017; Club 66/L & L Lounge, 11th Street, Yazoo City, Mississippi. Age 35.
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