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Joseph Bookman

Death by Force
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Joseph D. Bookman Jr., a 30-year-old lifelong resident of Chester, PA, tragically died on May 25, 2009, at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. Born and raised in Chester, Mr. Bookman attended the Chester Upland School District and worked as a groundsman for Widener Law School in Delaware. He was also a talented artist.

The circumstances surrounding Joseph Bookman's death were part of a larger investigation into a shooting incident at Delaware County Linen in Chester. The incident occ ...Read More
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  • Delco Times: Delco homicides down sharply in ’09
  • Person of interest is ID'd in Chester murder – Delco Times
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Bookman

    Male

    Chester

    PA

    2009-05-25

    30

    Joseph

    Bookman

    11/20/2025

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