In the spring of 2009, the life of Norman 'Noodles' Thompson III was tragically cut short on the streets of Indianapolis. A Black male, at 28 years old, Thompson became another victim of the city's gun violence on May 22, 2009. The circumstances surrounding his death remain shrouded in mystery, with his case now listed as a cold case murder by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
Details regarding the events leading to his death are not publicly available in online sources.
Information about his life is primarily pieced together from his obituary and online memorials. These sources paint a picture of a young man whose sudden death left a void in the lives of his family and friends. A memorial service was held to honor his memory on May 30, 2009, at the Chapel of Peace at Lavenia, Smith & Summers Home for Funerals.
Despite the passage of time, the case of Norman Thompson's murder remains unsolved. Online sources contain no information regarding any arrests made in connection with his death, nor do they name any suspects. The investigation into who is responsible for his killing continues, leaving his loved ones without answers and his city with the lingering question of justice.
