Man Arrested in 1990 'Lovers' Lane' Cold Case Murders

Houston police charge 64-year-old Floyd William Parrott with capital murder

Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:44pm

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Houston police have arrested 64-year-old Floyd William Parrott and charged him with capital murder in the 1990 'Lovers' Lane' killings of Cheryl Henry, 22, and Garland 'Andy' Atkinson, 21. The victims were found dead in a car in a Houston cul-de-sac, both suffering injuries to their necks. The case went unsolved for over 30 years before police, the Harris County District Attorney's Office, the FBI, and the Texas Attorney General's Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit were able to identify Parrott as the suspect this month.

Why it matters

The arrest in this decades-old cold case provides some closure for the victims' families and the community, and demonstrates the persistence of law enforcement in pursuing justice even after many years. It also highlights the importance of continued advancements in forensic science and investigative techniques that can help solve old cases.

The details

On August 23, 1990, the bodies of Cheryl Henry, 22, and Garland 'Andy' Atkinson, 21, were found in a car parked in a Houston cul-de-sac. Both victims had suffered injuries to their necks. The case went unsolved for over 30 years, until this month when police were able to identify 64-year-old Floyd William Parrott as the suspect. Parrott was arrested in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is awaiting extradition to Harris County, Texas.

  • The murders occurred on August 23, 1990.
  • Parrott was arrested on March 26, 2026.

The players

Floyd William Parrott

A 64-year-old man charged with capital murder for the 1990 killings of Cheryl Henry and Garland 'Andy' Atkinson.

Cheryl Henry

A 22-year-old victim who was found dead in a car in a Houston cul-de-sac in 1990.

Garland 'Andy' Atkinson

A 21-year-old victim who was found dead in a car in a Houston cul-de-sac in 1990 along with Cheryl Henry.

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What’s next

Parrott is awaiting extradition to Harris County, Texas, where he will face trial for the capital murder charges.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of continued advancements in forensic science and investigative techniques that can help solve old cases, even decades later. It also underscores the dedication of law enforcement in pursuing justice for victims and their families, no matter how much time has passed.