Volusia County sheriff's detectives trying to close 22-year-old cold case

Detectives trying to close 22-year-old cold case

Terrell Barkley was gunned down 22 years ago. His family and members of Volusia County law enforcement have re-dedicated their efforts to finding the person or people who killed him.

DELAND, Fla. - Terrell Barkley was gunned down 22 years ago. His family and members of Volusia County law enforcement have re-dedicated their efforts to finding the person or people who killed him.

"It brings back memories. Just like yesterday. Today feels just like yesterday when it happened. My whole heart just shattered, shattered," said Barkley’s mother, Louease May.

May said at the time, deputies wouldn't let her get too close to the crime scene.

"Oh lord, it was like people everywhere, sheriffs everywhere, but they didn't let me come through to look at him."

Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Barkley, who was a father, may have been killed because of money.

"He was found murdered in a vehicle on the 1300 block of South Adelle Street. The investigation showed he was out gambling, he may have won money and because of that win, he was murdered and robbed."