Dennis Markey

Dennis Michael Markey, known affectionately to his family and friends as "Bubba," was a beloved son and brother. The 56-year-old White male was part of a close-knit family and is remembered in online condolences for his kindness and for always being there for those who needed him. His life was tragically cut short, leaving his loved ones to grieve a sudden and violent loss.

On the morning of Monday, September 30, 2019, the New Orleans Police Department received a medical call from the city's Little Woods neighborhood, a residential community in New Orleans East. Officers from the Seventh District were dispatched around 10:22 a.m. to the 7900 block of Hayne Boulevard. There, in a rear apartment behind the main house on the property, they discovered Dennis Markey. He was unresponsive and showed signs of physical trauma.

Emergency medical services arrived at the scene shortly after, but it was too late. Mr. Markey was pronounced dead inside the apartment. As investigators from the NOPD Homicide Unit began to process the scene, they found bullet casings, indicating that gunfire had occurred. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office later conducted an autopsy and officially determined that Dennis Markey’s death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound.

The investigation into the killing began immediately. Detectives canvassed the area and spoke with residents. A woman from the main house on the property was seen speaking with investigators, as was a man who identified himself as a relative, though neither provided public statements about what might have happened. The New Orleans Police Department publicly confirmed they were investigating the case as a homicide but did not release any information about a potential motive or person(s) of interest.

In the days following his death, Mr. Markey's family published an obituary remembering "Bubba." It listed his surviving father, Alphonse Joseph Markey Jr., and his two sisters, Pamela Hanrahan and Debbie Robison, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty C. Markey. In their time of grief, the family requested privacy, stating that services to honor his memory would be held privately. Friends left messages of shock and sorrow online. "Dennis I cannot believe this craziness!!" one wrote. "Thank you for always being there for me!!" Another simply said, "Rest peacefully Bubba."

As of late 2019, the investigation into Dennis Markey's murder remained ongoing, with Homicide Detective Raynell Johnson leading the case. No arrests have been announced, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case has since gone cold, joining the ranks of many unsolved homicides in New Orleans, leaving a family without answers and a community with the memory of a life taken too soon.

Authorities have urged anyone with information about this incident to come forward. Tips can be directed to NOPD Homicide Detective Raynell Johnson at 504-658-5300. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.