Shadows Over the U

About this episode

The episode discusses the solved murder case of Marlin Barnes and Timwanika Lumpkins in Coral Gables, Florida.

CASE FILE [S3E14] | [Shadows Over the U] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [ The Gables After Dark ] > The Ingredients: · 1.5 oz Dark Rum (a nod to Miami’s Caribbean influences) · 3/4 oz Campari · 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth · 2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters · Black Cherry garnish · Instructions: Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with plenty of ice until very cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a single black cherry at the bottom. ◦ >The vibe: complex and somber THE SUBJECT >Name: Marlin Barnes & Timwanika Lumpkins >Date of Incident: April 13th, 1996 >Location: Coral Gables, Florida >Status: Solved THE REDRUM TRAIL > Marlin Adarryl Barnes was born April 6th, 1974 > When Marlin was 17 years old moved to Miami Garden. > Marlin goes to Hargrove military Academy in Chatham, Va. > Friday April 12th, Marlin was invited to a party at Club Salvation > Saturday April 13th, 1996 Marlin and Timwanika found > On April 29th, someone calls the tip line > On April 30th LaBrant was arrested. > On May 8th LaBrant was indited > October 6th, 1998, trail started > October 28th the jury came back w/ a vote > July of 2017 the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brittany Nichole, Deja Symone

Topics covered

• true crime
• murder case
• jealous rage
• Miami
• solved cases

Keywords

• Marlin Barnes
• Timwanika Lumpkins
• Coral Gables
• murder case
• jealous rage
• LaBrant
• 1996

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: THE RECAP: Dearh in the dorms S2 E3

Places: Coral Gables, Florida

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