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Ayessa Edwards

Death by Force
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On November 22, 2018, 25-year-old Ayessa Warnisha Edwards, affectionately known as "Poopie," was tragically killed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born on August 6, 1993, at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia, Ayessa was a vibrant and caring individual who had a passion for helping others. She attended the Philadelphia public school system, graduating from Frankford High School in 2011. In 2012, she completed her studies at the Philadelphia Job Corps, earning a Certified Nursing Assistant Certifi ...Read More
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  • Man Wanted In Connection With Deadly Assault Of Woman In November: Police
  • Obituary of Ayessa W Edwards - R.S. Gibbs Funeral Home
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    Victim Details

    Ayessa Edwards

    Female

    Black / African American

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2018-11-22

    25

    Ayessa

    Edwards

    11/21/2025

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