Briddell Barber

Mass Murderer

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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Confirmed Victims: (4)

Jerrandan Allen 22 yr old Male

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Yazoo City man gets life in prison in killing of 5 people - WAPT

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