Devin Shaughnessy, 33
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-05-01 Location: 2000 E Silver St, Philadelphia, PA May 1, 2021Philadelphia Obituary Project
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 […]
Shahjahan S. McCaskill, 26, an achiever who overcame cancer
The above image, Shahjahan S. McCaskill, was created by artist Stephanie Smith as part of the 2021-2022 Souls Shot Portrait Project exhibition. ______________________________________________________________________________ Shahjahan Shaquar Ali Vaughn McCaskill was born Dec. 26, 1993 and raised by his mother, Najila Zainab McCaskill Ali, in West Philadelphia. When he was three years old, he met Jarell Jackson at […]
Elijah Dobbs-Harvey, 18, Devoted “Uncle Juicy” Who Stood Up to Bullies
By the time he was three days old, Elijah Dobbs-Harvey had already cheated death. Born with neuroblastoma, a very rare cancer that forms in certain types of nerve tissue, Elijah survived a grueling surgery only to be later diagnosed with epilepsy and a severe speech impediment. “He didn’t like it but it was part of […]
Robert Casler, 29
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-03-30 Location: 4500 Richmond St, Philadelphia, PA Mar 30, 2021Philadelphia Obituary Project
Ahmad Morales, 24, a barber who wanted to open his own shop
The above image, Ahmad, Resting In Light, was created by artist Emily Parker as part of the 2021-2022 Souls Shot Portrait Project exhibition. _____________________________________________________________________________ When Ahmad Morales was 14, his mother Tamika taught him how to cut hair. A longtime hairdresser and salon owner, she wanted him to have a skill that he could use […]
Kevin ‘Snoop’ Williams, 24, Army veteran and security officer
Kevin Williams was private. His mother, Sonya George, calls him “my mysterious child,” prone to doing things like joining the U.S. Army and announcing the news after he had been sworn in. Kevin, whose nickname was Snoop, had been living on his own since he was 17, so when he asked Sonya if he could […]
Tahj Williams, 17, tireless team player, member of JROTC
As a wrestler, Tahj Williams was tinier than all of his competitors in the lowest weight class. Teachers often mistook him for someone’s younger brother, even though he could quiet down a chaotic classroom and hold his own among a group of coaches bantering in their office. Tahj wasn’t naturally gifted at sports but he […]
Juan Muniz, 30
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-03-28 Location: 3100 N Lee St, Philadelphia, PA Mar 28, 2021Philadelphia Obituary Project
Harley Belance, 11
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Inquirer CBS Local Fox29 Newsbreak Date: 2021-03-26 Location: 1500 Mckinley St, Philadelphia, PA Mar 26, 2021Philadelphia Obituary Project
Justin Porter, 18
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders CBS Local Date: 2021-03-26 Location: 4700 Oxford Av, Philadelphia, PA Mar 26, 2021Philadelphia Obituary Project
Hugh Certaine, 27: ‘He would never hang up a call without saying I love you’
As soon as “That’s What I Like” played at a family event, you’d see Hugh Arthur Certaine Jr. look over towards his mom, Geraldine Nelson, motioning her to dance to their favorite song. Whether it was cracking jokes about being short, making silly faces or attempting to dance, all Hugh ever wanted to do was […]
Ebony Pack, 30, nurse who cared for COVID patients
If Ebony Sequita Pack had a goal, she would not let anything stop her from achieving it. When she became pregnant while attending nursing school, she changed direction and got her nursing assistant certification instead, which allowed her to spend more time with her daughter. She stayed focused on her plan, though. Later, she went […]
Julius Chandler, 32
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Fox29 Date: 2021-03-25 Location: 5200 Knox St, Philadelphia, PA Mar 25, 2021Philadelphia Obituary Project
Taylor Dawson, 21
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Northeast Times Philly Press Review Date: 2021-03-25 Location: 1200 Elbridge St, Philadelphia, PA Mar 25, 2021Philadelphia Obituary Project
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