In the early hours of a summer morning in Chester, Pennsylvania, the life of Gregory Ricardo George Sr. was tragically cut short. On August 6, 2011, the 37-year-old man, known affectionately to friends and family as 'Fatboy,' 'Fats,' or simply 'F,' was found on a sidewalk near the intersection of 7th and Lloyd Streets. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and his death was quickly ruled a homicide by the Delaware County Medical Examiner.
George was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 12:36 a.m.
Gregory George was a well-known and respected member of his community. A skilled carpenter by trade, he had a passion for remodeling and restoring homes, a business through which he hoped to build a lasting legacy for his family. He was remembered as a loving and dedicated father to his three children. His sudden and violent death left his family and the wider Chester community in a state of shock and grief.
In the wake of the shooting, efforts were made to bring his killer or killers to justice. A reward of $5,000 was offered for information that would lead to an arrest and conviction in the case. However, despite the public pleas for information and the ongoing investigation, there have been no publicly announced arrests or identification of suspects in the murder of Gregory George. His case is now considered a cold case, one of the many unsolved homicides in the city of Chester.
The years that have passed since his death have not diminished the sense of loss felt by his loved ones. His obituary paints a picture of a man who was deeply cherished by his family, including his children, siblings, and grandparents. Friends and family continue to remember him as a kind and compassionate individual. The lack of resolution in his case serves as a painful reminder of a life taken too soon and a quest for justice that remains unfulfilled.
