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Peter Hill

Case from New Orleans, LA dated Dec 24, 2017

Victim Details

Peter Hill

March 28, 2022

Male

Black / African American

New Orleans

LA

2017-12-24

2017-12-24

35

Peter

Hill

06/29/2026

1


Area Body Found:

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In the vibrant city of New Orleans, a deep sadness fell over the music community on Christmas Eve of 2017. Peter Hill, a 35-year-old African-American man with a spirit as lively as the city's famed jazz funerals, was found dead. His life, deeply woven into the rich tapestry of New Orleans' musical heritage, was tragically cut short, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Peter was a grandson of the legendary musician Jessie 'Ooh Poo Pah Doo' Hill, and the rhythm of ...
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  • Peter Hill, age 36 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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