William “Bonnie” James, 38, was determined to set a good example for his son

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.

If you're a loved one of someone who has been murdered in Philly, no matter how long ago, we'd love to speak to you so we can memorialize them with an obituary. Please email us, fill out this form, or click the button above to get in touch.