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‘Preacher John’ Rawls, 59, Ladies Man Who Uplifted Those in Need
In church, they called him “Preacher John.” John Rawls, who became a born-again Christian later in life, extolled the merits of saving yourself and changing your life before the coming apocalypse. He also penned poems about saving the Earth and odes to his many girlfriends, whom he showered with gifts. “Womanizing — that was his […]
Marcus Alexander, 26, opened his home to those in need
Marcus Alexander’s friends always knew they had a place to crash if they were hungry, arguing with their parents, or needed a respite from the streets. Growing up in Southwest Philadelphia, Marcus would invite at least 10 kids to dinner and the occasional stray dog, his mother, Theresa Guyton, remembered. He persuaded a friend to […]
Terrance Freeman, 29, protector of the family who dreamed of leaving Germantown
It is not often that an enduring love story is sparked by a blue mixed drink at a neighborhood bar. But Pauline Freeman was immediately impressed by her future husband, Terrance. Although he was 13 years her junior, he was family-oriented, attentive, and carried himself well. He also was a meticulous dresser, careful that his […]
Tyrobert Wilson, 25
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2020-01-29 Location: 2200 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Garry Williams, 37
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Date: 2020-01-25 Location: 3000 A St, Philadelphia, PA
Nasir Proctor, 20
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com cbslocal gofundme Date: 2020-01-23 Location: 6000 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA
Wayne Wiggins, 27
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Date: 2020-01-23 Location: 2200 N Cleveland St, Philadelphia, PA
Patrick Rhett, 31
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Date: 2020-01-22 Location: 1800 E Allegheny Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Daykwan Carter, 25
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Inquirer Philly Tribune nbcphiladelphia cbslocal Date: 2020-01-21 Location: 4000 Monument Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Joslyn Morgan, 43
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com 6abc cbslocal Philly Tribune Facebook Tribute Date: 2020-01-21 Location: 6600 N Hegerman St, Philadelphia, PA
Quadir Ford, 23
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2020-01-20 Location: 800 N 41st St, Philadelphia, PA
Clyde Price, 46
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Date: 2020-01-17 Location: 5200 Jefferson St, Philadelphia, PA
Darrell Bailey, 26
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Philly Unsolved Murders cbslocal Date: 2020-01-17 Location: 2200 E Washington Ln, Philadelphia, PA
David Adell Jones, 27
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2020-01-16 Location: 1600 N 67th Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Jimmy A Mao, 20
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at tips@phillyobitproject.com Inquirer msn Fox29 cbslocal Date: 2020-01-16 Location: 1000 S Cobbs Creek Rd, 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.