Three killings in three months: Southlea neighborhood hoping for answers Neighbors are still shocked by a string of three killings in a span of about three months, from late September to early January. Posted: Apr 7, 2021 12:36 PM Posted By: Joseph Paul LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) — Many people use the same words to describe Southlea, a working-class, southside neighborhood full of single-family homes. "It's a quiet neighborhood," says Robin Mathew. "It's kind of a quiet neighborhood," says Rose Rigdon. So they were shocked by a string of three killings in a span of about three months, from late September to early January. Only one person has been arrested: Nike Haynie faces murder charges in Sherwood's death. But Haynie argues the alleged stabbing was in self-defense, according to court records.