44 54 | Nathan Barksdale, 'Baltimore Gangster', inspiration of 'The Wire', passes away on Lupercalia, in Prison, February 13, 2016

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-avon-barksdale-dies-20160216-story.html

Notice that Barksdale passed away on the 44th day of the year, known as Lupercalia, February 13, 2016.

Kill = 11+9+12+12 = 44
Lupercalia = 3+3+7+5+9+3+1+3+9+1 = 44

Also notice that he passed away at age 54, a number having to do with sacrifice.

He died in a federal prison.

Federal = 6+5+4+5+9+1+3 = 33
Prison = 7+9+9+1+6+5 = 37/46
Federal Prison = 70/79 (Murder = 79)