Benjamin McMichael, a 63-year-old man from Philadelphia, PA, tragically died on April 28, 2022. His death was part of a double homicide that occurred inside his home on the 4600 block of North Broad Street in the Logan neighborhood. The incident involved his grandson, 22-year-old Czar McMichael, who was later arrested and charged with murder.
On the day of Benjamin McMichael's death, he confronted his grandson about the condition of his bedroom.
During the confrontation, Czar McMichael spun around and shot his grandfather multiple times, resulting in Benjamin McMichael's death. Two days later, Anthony Ham, 45, went to the home to check on Benjamin McMichael, as he hadn't heard from him for several days. Upon entering the home, Ham encountered Czar McMichael and was shot multiple times during a verbal altercation. Ham was pronounced dead at the scene, and Czar McMichael fled but was later arrested by responding police officers.
Czar McMichael faced multiple murder charges for the deaths of both Benjamin McMichael and Anthony Ham. The case drew significant attention due to the familial relationship between the perpetrator and the victims. The investigation revealed that Czar McMichael had a history of disputes with his grandfather, which likely contributed to the tragic events.
The double homicide case was a shocking and heartbreaking incident that highlighted issues of family violence and gun violence in the community. The legal proceedings against Czar McMichael continued as authorities sought justice for the victims and their families.
