Philip Sherman Whitaker murdered or death by force in New-orleans, Louisiana.

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Philip Sherman Whitaker, a 54-year-old man from Diamondhead, Mississippi, was found dead on November 15, 2017, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His body was discovered wrapped in a carpet near the Interstate 10 eastbound on-ramp at Michoud Boulevard. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office confirmed that Whitaker died of a gunshot wound. Authorities believe Whitaker was last seen alive on November 8, 2017, when he was picking up a prescription at a pharmacy in Harrison County, Mississippi.

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Victim Details

name

Philip Sherman Whitaker

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

New-orleans

state

Date of Death

2017-11-15

Age at Death

First Name

Philip

Last Name

Sherman Whitaker

Last Updated

11/16/2025

Philip Sherman Whitaker
Death by Force

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Philip Sherman Whitaker
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