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William Corbin Jr.

Case from Chester, PA dated Jun 15, 2017

Victim Details

William Corbin Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Chester

PA

2017-06-15

28

William

Corbin Jr.

07/13/2026

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In the summer of 2017, the life of William Corbin Jr., a 28-year-old Black/African American male from Chester, Pennsylvania, was tragically cut short. On June 15, 2017, Corbin was killed in an act of violence that was later ruled a homicide.

The circumstances surrounding his death have remained shrouded in mystery, as the case has grown cold over the years. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement has not publicly identified any suspects in connection with the killing. The investigati ...
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  • Philly.com: Man, 28, shot to death in Chester
  • William Corbin Jr., age 28 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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