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Benjamin McMichael

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Apr 28, 2022

Victim Details

Benjamin E. McMichael

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2022-04-28

63

Benjamin

McMichael

07/11/2026

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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 sp ...
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  • Philadelphia Man Czar McMichael Charged With Murder For Shooting, Killing Grandfather, Other Man In Logan: Police
  • Benjamin McMichael, 67 - Philadelphia Obituary Project
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    I've been following the McMichael case closely and can't stop thinking about how Anthony Ham's invol... ...Read More
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