Homicides 2016 24
Khalil ‘Lil’ Shoatz, 25, paid registration fees so kids could play football
Khalil Shoatz grew up playing football. He was a member of the West Philly Panthers from age 5 until high school, then he joined the University City High School Jaguars and played as a linebacker. In the early summer of 2016, he heard about a group of seven boys who wanted to join the West […]
James Walke III, 28, known for his pancakes – and a heart ‘big as the moon’
In February 2016, James Walke III spotted a man lying on the ground down the street from the house he shared with his family in Germantown. He urged his mother, Yullio Robbins, and his stepfather to call 9-1-1 and to come with him to see what they could do to help. Robbins told her son, […]
Edgar ‘Chimmy’ Morales, 17, 11th-grader and aspiring plumber
For most teenagers, the last place they want to be is at home with their mother — but that was never the case for Edgar Morales, best known by his nickname “Chimmy.” Throughout his life, his mom’s house served as the hangout spot for Chimmy and his friends. Because his mother was a block captain, […]
Brandon Baylor, 28, loved to tease his sister, ‘Spongebob’
Brandon Baylor was a mamma’s boy at heart. His mother, Mykia Capers, had her son at just 14 years old, making for a strong relationship as the two grew up together. “He respected me as his mom, but we had a relationship where there was nothing he couldn’t say to me,” Mykia said. Their mother-son […]
Derrick Stallworth, 47: ‘He was always so good to me’
Back when Derrick Stallworth was growing up, all of his cousins used to love coming over to his mother’s house to spend the night. They’d crack jokes all night long, laughing so hard their stomachs got sore until they finally passed out from exhaustion. That’s when the mischievous Derrick would get out the hot sauce, […]
Virginia McLaughlin, 68, widow with deep love of animals
A few years back, Virginia McLaughlin rescued a black and white Shih Tzu from a shelter on St. Patrick’s Day. To mark the momentous first day with her new companion, the dog was named Shamrock, or Shammy for short, in honor of the holiday. Shammy stayed by Virginia’s side as her best companion until the […]
Angelo ‘Lo’ Colon, 21, ‘Clean Freak’ and Rapper
Angelo Colon was always a “clean freak.” Even as a child, when playing in dirt was the norm, Angelo needed to wash his hands as often as possible. “When he was younger, the kids would be out there playing, and every two minutes he’d go into the house because he got a little dirt on […]
Orion Lemon, 3 months: “He was a sweet, happy baby”
Orion Lemon, born March 31, 2016 and died June 26, 2016. Orion was a sweet, happy baby. A very big guy and very strong and alert. Orion had such a captivating smile. He brought joy and happiness to everyone he met. – Aunt Tamika Date: 2016-06-26 Location: 2300 Bonnaffon St, […]
Isaiah Batties, 31, positive attitude despite lifelong illness
Isaiah Batties always had a smile on his face, and he had a knack for making others feel good too. “He was really nice and always had a positive attitude about things. And we always thought he was a little bit of a comedian,” said his sister, Diane Precht. Isaiah, who was killed in Wissinoming […]
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