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Braiheem Jamison, 21, jokey father of three whose favorite color was ‘the color of money’
Long after her son was too old to fit comfortably beside her, Braiheen David Anthony Jamison Sr. still had one childhood habit he never outgrew. Whenever he got sick, no matter how old or how big he had become, he would sneak into bed with his mother, Wendy Jamison, looking for the same comfort he […]
Matthew Gyles Wallace, 28, who trained cats like they were dogs, learned Spanish and the piano
Matthew Gyles Wallace’s cats lined up obediently in front of their food bowls, waiting for his signal like a pack of well-trained dogs. Visitors usually stopped and stared. Cats were not supposed to behave like that. But Matthew had a way with animals — and with people — that made unusual things seem natural. “He […]
Khalil Ford, 40, loved his children, burpees and his amazing fruit salad
When Lakisha King first moved into her North Philadelphia neighborhood, Khalil Ford noticed her struggling with the bags, so he stepped in without hesitation. “Hey, you need help with that?” he asked, carrying her things from the car and up to her door. At first, it seemed like a simple act of kindness. But over […]
Saul David Roberson, 46, beloved “girl dad” with a funny, sarcastic side
Saul David Roberson wasn’t the loudest person in the room, but when he walked in, you felt safer. He had a calm confidence, a sharp sense of humor, and a way of making people smile without ever trying too hard. But above all else, Saul was a dad — and he was proud of it. […]
Alaysia Smith, 13: cheerleading captian who was ‘like a sister to everyone’
After breaking a leg, most people just want to go in the house and mope around. For Alaysia Smith, that wasn’t an option. “All she wanted to do was go get some tacos and watch videos of the rest of the cheerleading contest,” said her cousin Dezeray Jones. “You woulda thought it was a normal […]
Amir Fitzpatrick, 24
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] NBC Philadelphia Philly Unsolved Murders Facebook Instagram Date: 2025-11-20 Location: 4600 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Londyn Major, 16
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Instagram 6abc Date: 2025-10-15 Location: 2400 N Colorado St, Philadelphia, PA
Malik Tribble, 27
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] 6abc Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2025-09-17 Location: 2000 N Bambrey St, Philadelphia, PA
Stefan M Pierce, 35
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] 6abc Philly Unsolved Murders KYW Newsradio Date: 2025-09-07 Location: 100 E Courtland St, Philadelphia, PA
Jose Ostiguin, 49
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2025-08-14 Location: 600 W Huntingdon St, Philadelphia, PA
Avis Goodwin, 49
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Philly Unsolved Murders Date: 2025-08-13 Location: 3600 N 9th St, Philadelphia, PA
Zaahir Ellis, 16
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Instagram Date: 2025-08-05 Location: 1700 W Huntungdon St, Philadelphia, PA
Tyshea Howard, 28, “Tik Tok Queen” who also worked hard to support her 3 children
Whether it was with videos on TikTok or just being herself around the neighborhood, Tyshea Howard knew how to light up a room. She was usually the center of attention—but in a way that made the people around her feel seen, included and loved. “We’re at the supermarket, and this girl yells, ‘Ain’t you TikTok […]
Nkechi Sprowal, 29
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] NBC Phiadelphia CBS News 6abc Date: 2025-07-18 Location: 2000 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA
Jocelynn Marshall, 35, a Loving mother and sister who Made Life Sweeter—With Love, Laughter, and Tastykakes from Work
If you needed to find Jocelynn Marshall on a Saturday afternoon, there were a few safe bets. She might be baking with her kids, helping them construct gingerbread houses or carefully coaching them through her famous sour cream pound cake. Maybe she was browsing the aisles at the East Asian market at FDR Park, on […]
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