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Phillip Butler

Case from Rockford, IL dated Jul 29, 2019

Victim Details

Phillip Butler

Male

Black / African American

Rockford

IL

2019-07-29

30

Phillip

Butler

07/03/2026

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Phillip Jerome Butler, a 30-year-old African American male from Rockford, Illinois, tragically lost his life on July 29, 2019. Born on July 27, 1989, Phillip was known for his work in various jobs around Rockford, including roofing, and enjoyed bowling at Don Carter Lanes. He left behind two sons, Phillip J. Butler Jr. and AH'Maree Butler, and a daughter, AR'Manii Butler. Phillip's death was part of a double homicide that also claimed the life of 29-year-old Trifari Hughes. The incident occurred ...
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  • Rockford Register Star: Men killed on Hutchins Avenue in Rockford identified
  • WREX: Two men killed in Monday night shooting in Rockford
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