In the winter of 2011, the life of Marvin Thomas, a 40-year-old African-American man, was tragically cut short in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On Friday, December 9, 2011, Thomas was killed under circumstances that authorities would deem a homicide. His death is considered an unsolved murder.
Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, where he was born on December 12, 1970, Marvin had made a life for himself in Albuquerque.
Described by those who knew him as a good and true friend, his sudden and violent death left a lasting impact on his community. Friends recalled meeting him as far back as 1993 and remembered him as a "stand up guy," one of the best.
Despite the passage of time, the case of Marvin Thomas's death remains open, one of many cold cases in Albuquerque. To date, no significant developments or arrests have been publicly announced in connection with his murder. The Albuquerque Police Department's Cold Case Unit continues to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation and finally bring a measure of justice to his family and friends.
