Marcus Thomas, age 24

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Lost to gun violence on July 9, 2009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Photo sources:

• Contributed photo

News sources:

• The Advocate: Man arrested in 2009 slayings

Also killed were:

• Adrian Stewart, age 27
• Gabriella "Gabby" Eisworth, age 20

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