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Troy Parker, 40, ‘security blanket’ to twin sister
Twins are always said to have a connection closer than anyone. For Tramel Parker, the loss of her twin brother, Troy, was devastating. While he may be gone, she continues to bring him with her wherever she goes, with his likeness printed on a tote bag. “It’s like my security blanket,” Tramel said through tears. […]
Destiny Gonsalves-Charles, 19, was happy to finally be with her childhood crush
When Destiny Gonsalves-Charles was a child, she had a crush on a boy six years her senior named Damier. She was friends with his little cousins, and every time she saw him, she’d wait for him to glance her way, then she’d give him a look and a smile. “I took notice and I thought, […]
Viktoriya Manasyan, 20, Ukrainian immigrant and aspiring FBI Agent
Viktoriya Manasyan moved to the United States from Ukraine with her family 15 years ago. She was just 5 years old and beginning to mold to her new surroundings in this country. Her family became incredibly tight-knit as they navigated this new world together. She was always happy, but sensed when her family needed help. […]
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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.