October 2021 47
Christopher Davis, 35, jokester who struggled with loss
Everyone in the family knew that Christopher Davis was his grandmother’s favorite. Christopher was Cloieand McDaniel’s first grandson and she raised him on East Stafford Street in Germantown, along with his three younger sisters. Christopher’s cousin and aunt also shared the three-bedroom home. “He could do no wrong in her eyes,” his sister, Ericka Charles, […]
Jeremy Pizzichil, 35, fixated on success while dodging demons
On the outside, Jeremy Pizzichil was an insatiable entrepreneur and a born salesman, a mix of Batman and Jordan Belfort from “The Wolf of Wall Street” with a chiseled jaw, dazzling hazel eyes, crisp suits, and a propensity for living on the edge. “FAST CARS, FAST BOATS, FAST GIRLS, FAST LIFE,” he proclaimed on his […]
Khaliyl Gilbert, 22, a big dreamer who was accepted to the Police Academy
Khaliyl Gilbert was different. He had high standards not only for himself, but also for those around him, and he challenged people to do better. He had friends in the neighborhood who had trouble finding work because they had records, so he did all he could to help. “He’d go into different businesses and go […]
Protected: Raymond Holmes, 39, Mr. Fix-It and Doting Family Man
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Latoya Wright, 37, mother of four who had a gigantic personality
Everyone who went to Latoya Wright’s house in North Philadelphia knew they were in for a good time. Her home served as a gathering spot for family, especially around the holidays, where the music was always blasting and Latoya was the center of attention. “My sister was the main entertainment. She had a gigantic personality,” […]
Police recorded 48 homicides in October 2021; here are the victims’ names
At the Philadelphia Obituary Project, we treat homicide victims as individuals rather than statistics. But we are in crisis. The number of people murdered continues to rise, and so every month, we will share this data along with the names of each person in one post. Philadelphia police responded to 48 homicides in October. Here […]
Kashiff Carr, 34
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-10-30 Location: 1900 Gerritt St, Philadelphia, PA
Wilfredo Rubles, 47
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-10-30 Location: 2700 C St, Philadelphia, PA
Kareem Killen, 32
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders 6abc KYWNewsradio Date: 2021-10-30 Location: 2500 W Master St, Philadelphia, PA
Jabreea Harris, 20
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-10-27 Location: 4000 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA
Travys Taylor, 28
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-10-26 Location: 500 E Westmoreland St, Philadelphia, PA
Ahjhon Jackson, 16
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Inquirer NBCPhiladelphia KYWNewsradio Date: 2021-10-26 Location: 200 Fairston Dr, Philadelphia, PA
Demetrius Brown, 28
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Fox29 Metro Philadelphia Date: 2021-10-26 Location: 6600 Castor Av, Philadelphia, PA
Rashan Roberts, 25
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-10-24 Location: 7700 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA
Brent Jenkins, 41
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2021-10-24 Location: 1000 Pallas St, 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.