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Michael Mines, 21, ‘Mr. Congeniality’ Who Outwitted Boxing and Chess Opponents
When the teacher made the kindergarten class line up by height, Michael “Mike Mike” Mines was always at the front. Small but speedy, Michael became everybody’s favorite class clown, mocking his friends for their jacked-up haircuts and burping loudly in class. One time, while waiting for his punishment in the principal’s office at W.C. Longstreth […]
Cameron Scott-Bey, 19, clever artist and sensitive soul
By the time he turned six years old, Cameron “Cam” Scott-Bey would dump a heap of drawings in various stages of completion all over his bedroom floor in Mount Airy. He then scanned his collection, using a discerning eye to add a bit more motion to Michael Jackson’s spin or outline the exact outfit that […]
James ‘Jimmy’ McManus, 37: Reunited With First Love Two Months Before His Death
He was the 14-year-old best friend of her little brother. But Rachel Hendricks, then 17, had a feeling about Jimmy McManus. He gelled back his coarse dark hair, wore baggy pants and Vans sneakers, and showed off for her at the skate park. She worked at Walmart in Hatfield and he got a job at […]
Shamir Gilmore, 21, known for his thoughtful gestures
On his 21st birthday, Shamir Gilmore did something unexpected. He gave his mother a gift as a symbol of his gratitude: An artificial purple rose — her favorite color — and said, “Thank you for giving me life.” Almost a year later, Nicole is still amazed at her son’s touching gesture. “There’s not going to […]
Shamir Gilmore, 21, known for his thoughtful gestures
On his 21st birthday, Shamir Gilmore did something unexpected. He gave his mother a gift as a symbol of his gratitude: An artificial purple rose — her favorite color — and said, “Thank you for giving me life.” Almost a year later, Nicole is still amazed at her son’s touching gesture. “There’s not going to […]
Bahair Walker, 20, event decorator who was filled with creativity
From interior decorating to party planning to poetry, Bahair Walker was bursting with creative energy and a determination to succeed. Through his event decorating business, Bgotti Events, Bahair would create visual statements like columns and arches made of colorful balloons, and Mother’s Day baskets with custom wine glasses and chocolate covered strawberries. Bahair enjoyed coming […]
Malcolm Kennedy, 20
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Date: 2021-04-22 Location: 600 Green St, Philadelphia, PA
Krystal Santiage-Saldan, 29
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Date: 2021-04-18 Location: 4800 N Howard St, Philadelphia, PA
Christopher Goldsby, 23
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Date: 2021-04-21 Location: 900 N Marvine St, Philadelphia, PA
Nyziah Banton, 25
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-04-17 Location: 600 E Clementine St, Philadelphia, PA
Nasir Garland-Harding, 24
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-04-09 Location: 2000 W Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA
Wahkil Hunter, 18
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Philly Unsolved Murders Fox29 Date: 2021-04-06 Location: 800 W Luzerne St, Philadelphia, PA
Devonte Hunter, 25
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Philly Unsolved Murders Fox29 NBCPhiladelphia Philly Metro Date: 2021-04-07 Location: 6200 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Nyjae Davis, 17
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Date: 2021-04-15 Location: 6400 N Beechwood St, Philadelphia, PA
Dianna Brice, 21
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com 6abc CBSLocal Fox29 Date: 2021-04-09Location: 1900 E Westmoreland St, Philadelphia, PA
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Every month, we create a placeholder webpage for each person murdered in Philadelphia. Our hope is to elevate these pages into fully written stories with photos that show who each victim was as a person. Through storytelling, we're shining a light on the human toll of gun violence in Philadelphia.