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Satario Natividad, 24, cooked up rhymes as Chef Staxx
Satario Natividad worked two jobs, one doing demolition work and another at McDonald’s, but his goal was to make it as a successful rap artist. His stage name was Chef Staxx—he’d say he’s in the kitchen cooking up rhymes—and his mother Cynthia Jacobs recalls one epic performance. He had been locked up, and during that […]
Ryan Dillon, 17, a Mummer who dreamed of being a comedic chef
The above image, Rydill, was created by artist Elena Cipolia as part of the 2021-2022 Souls Shot Portrait Project exhibition. ______________________________________________________________________________ From the time Ryan Dillon could walk, he was a comedian. He would do anything, including physical comedy stunts, to make people laugh. He also “ate like it was his job,” his mother […]
Juanyea Kennedy, 21, whose smile could light up a room
Maria Terry remembers Juanyea Kennedy well, even though they only went to school together until fourth grade. “He was really a nice person. He had a nice personality and a really bright smile that would just light up the room,” Terry, 22, recalled. Though Juanyea went to a different school after the two attended elementary […]
Brian Webb, 54, Air Force veteran and new college graduate
Although he was 54, in a way, Brian Webb’s life was just beginning in the spring of 2018. He had just earned his bachelor’s degree in health administration from Peirce College and was getting ready for one of the proudest moments of his life: walking across the stage at graduation to accept his diploma. He […]
Kevin Lowe Jr., 24
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-28 Location: 2300 Indiana Av, Philadelphia, PA News coverage: 6 ABC Fox 29 Online memorial: Kevin D. Lowe Jr., 24, passed away on May 28, 2018. Kevin also known as Uggabug or Kev Lo, was born and raised in Philadelphia. Kevin […]
Wesley Lynch, 58
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-25 Location: 5300 N Sydenham St, Philadelphia, PA News coverage: 6 ABC
Donald Miles, 53
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-25 Location: 8100 Cresco Av, Philadelphia, PA
Aaron Searight, 23
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-25 Location: 600 S 55th St, Philadelphia, PA News coverage: Philly.com Facebook tributes: RIP 23 YEAR OLD AARON SEARIGHT INNOCENT BYSTANDER IN WEST PHILADELPHIA ATTENDING PROM PARTY!!!!!! ******* It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Class of […]
Moises Sanchez Morales, 56
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-25 Location: 360 E Indiana St, Philadelphia, PA
Amber Jackson, 25
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-16 Location: 1500 W Oakdale St, Philadelphia, PA News coverage: Philly.com Philly.com CBS Philly 6 ABC From GoFundMe: My family appreciates the outpouring of love for our beloved sister, daughter, granddaughter, niece and friend Amber T. Jackson. We have had several […]
Brian Webb, 56
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-16 Location: 2000 N 62nd St, Philadelphia, PA News coverage: 6 ABC Facebook tributes: R.I.P Uncle Brian Webb, you’ll be truly missed and I love you. ******* Just heard that the Man who was killed on 62nd st was Brian Webb….so sad […]
Torry Manns, 41
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-14 Location: 1100 Adams, Philadelphia, PA
Michael Wade, 28
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-14 Location: 2100 Furley St, Philadelphia, PA News coverage: 6 ABC Philly.com
Deshawn Morse, 27
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-12 Location: 500 E Tulpehocken St, Philadelphia, PA News coverage: 6 ABC
Sandrea Williams, 17
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2018-05-11 Location: 300 N Simpson St, Philadelphia, PA News stories: Philly.com Philly.com 6 ABC Fox 29 From GoFundMe: Dear Friends and Family, we are raising fund for Sandrea Williams’s funeral. 17-year-old Sandrea Williams was gunned down just after walking away from her doorsteps where […]
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