Man Arrested in 1990 'Lovers' Lane' Cold Case Murders: Houston Police

Suspect Floyd William Parrott, 64, charged with capital murder for killings of Cheryl Henry and Garland 'Andy' Atkinson

Mar. 27, 2026 at 1:44am

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Houston police have arrested a 64-year-old man, Floyd William Parrott, and charged him with capital murder in the 1990 'Lovers' Lane' cold case killings of Cheryl Henry, 22, and Garland 'Andy' Atkinson, 21. The victims were found dead in a car in a Houston cul-de-sac in August 1990, with injuries to their necks. After decades without answers, police say they identified Parrott as the suspect this month and arrested him in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he is awaiting extradition to Harris County.

Why it matters

The 'Lovers' Lane' murders have haunted the Houston community for over 30 years, with the victims' families seeking justice. This arrest represents a significant breakthrough in the long-running cold case investigation and provides hope that the perpetrator will finally be held accountable for the brutal killings.

The details

According to police, Cheryl Henry and Garland 'Andy' Atkinson were found dead in a car parked in a Houston cul-de-sac on August 23, 1990. Both victims had suffered injuries to their necks. The case went cold for decades, until this month when police identified 64-year-old Floyd William Parrott as the suspect. Parrott was arrested in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is now awaiting extradition to Harris County, Texas, where he will face capital murder charges.

  • The victims were found dead in a car on August 23, 1990.
  • Parrott was arrested in Lincoln, Nebraska, on March 26, 2026.

The players

Cheryl Henry

A 22-year-old victim of the 1990 'Lovers' Lane' murders in Houston.

Garland 'Andy' Atkinson

A 21-year-old victim of the 1990 'Lovers' Lane' murders in Houston.

Floyd William Parrott

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

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Parrott's bail status as he awaits extradition to Harris County, Texas, where he will face capital murder charges.

The takeaway

The arrest of Floyd William Parrott in the 1990 'Lovers' Lane' cold case murders provides long-awaited hope for justice and closure for the victims' families and the Houston community. This breakthrough demonstrates the persistence of law enforcement in pursuing even the oldest unsolved cases and the power of modern investigative techniques to uncover new leads.