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Janet Woodson-Holmes

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Oct 30, 2019

Victim Details

Janet Woodson-Holmes

Female

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2019-10-30

51

Janet

Woodson-Holmes

07/02/2026

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In October of 2019, a tragic event unfolded in a West Philadelphia home, resulting in the death of 51-year-old Janet Woodson-Holmes. Concerns arose when Woodson-Holmes and her husband, Leslie Holmes, failed to show up for their jobs at a nursing home. This uncharacteristic absence prompted a welfare check at their residence on Walton Avenue. When police arrived and received no answer at the door, they gained entry through a second-floor window.

Inside, they discovered a grim scene. The bo ...
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  • https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/10/30/neighbors-janet-woodson-among-four-family-members-killed-inside-west-philadelphia-home/
  • 6abc Philadelphia: Philadelphia officers found suspect naked, drinking vodka after allegedly killing 4 family members
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    I'm still grappling with the immense sorrow surrounding the tragic loss of Janet Woodson-Holmes and ... ...Read More
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