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George Porter

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Dec 28, 2000

Victim Details

George Porter

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2000-12-28

18

George

Porter

06/21/2026

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George Porter, an 18-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on December 28, 2000, in Philadelphia, PA. His death was part of the infamous Lex Street Massacre, which remains the deadliest mass murder in Philadelphia's history. On that fateful day, ten people were shot inside a crack house on Lex Street, and seven of them, including George Porter, were killed.

The initial investigation into the massacre suggested it was due to a drug turf war. However, further ...
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  • New suspects arrested in famed West Philadelphia massacre
  • Philadelphia Mass Killings Are Believed Drug-Related (Published 2000)
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    Wow, the more I read about the Lex Street Massacre, the more layers I uncover. Something that really... ...Read More
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