Darnell Porter was born in Harlem New York. he's the brother of his sister Pat Porter and his brother Rich Porter who was also killed for a different reason during that time. Darnell was only A kid during the time of his kidnapping by his uncle and few of his uncle friends held for ransom.first the kidnappers cut off one of his fingers.the kidnappers was demanding A certain amount of money during this time his uncle that was also involved was sitting with the family while all this was taken place before Rich could pay the ransom they killed Darnell his murder was brutal and unjust didn't deserve that at all.its still unclear to how he was killed his murder was felt by the whole community of Harlem continue to rest easy Darnell Porter.