25 year old found shot to death in an abandoned parking lot
In the late afternoon of Monday, September 16, 2013, the life of 25-year-old Kerwin Borden Sr., an African-American male, was tragically cut short in New Orleans. Known to some by the nickname 'Porsche,' Borden was a father of three who was loved by his family and friends. His body was discovered in a desolate, abandoned parking lot located in the 1800 block of N. Derbigny Street in the city's 7th Ward.
Responding to a call around 2:20 PM, police officers arrived at the scene to find Borden lying on the ground, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. At the time of his death, Borden was wearing an ankle monitor, though official records did not indicate his enrollment in a monitoring program within Orleans Parish. This detail added a layer of complexity to the circumstances surrounding his final moments. In a peculiar twist of fate, it was reported that Borden himself had been arrested the previous year in connection with the fatal shooting of another man just a few blocks from where his own life would end, though those charges were later refused.
In the days following the discovery of Borden's body, authorities sought help from the public in their investigation. They released an image of a white vehicle that was believed to be connected to the murder, hoping it would generate leads. Despite this effort, the case has grown cold over the years. Investigators have been unable to identify any suspects or determine a motive for the shooting. To date, no arrests have been made in the murder of Kerwin Borden Sr., and his case remains an open and unresolved homicide, leaving his family with unanswered questions and a long wait for justice.
