Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Anthony Turra death by force case profile photo

Anthony Turra

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Mar 18, 1998

Victim Details

Anthony Turra

Male

White / Caucasian

Philadelphia

PA

1998-03-18

61

Anthony

Turra

07/13/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Anthony Turra, a 61-year-old Italian-American man from Philadelphia, PA, was fatally shot on March 18, 1998. Turra, who was confined to a wheelchair due to health issues including cancer, emphysema, and congestive heart failure, was leaving his home for the federal courthouse when he was shot twice by a gunman wearing a black ski mask. The incident was considered an organized crime assassination, or "mob hit," by the police.

Turra was a reputed gangster and a member of the 10th & Oregon C ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Anthony Turra, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (9)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Chicago Tribune: CHARGED WITH PLANNING MOB HIT, REPUTED GANGSTER SLAIN ON STREET
  • 10th & Oregon Crew - Wikipedia
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 7 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Wow, just got caught up reading about the tragic end of Anthony Turra. It's hard to wrap my head aro... ...Read More
    05/06/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Anthony Turra

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Terrell H. Harris death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Terrell H. Harris

    Death: Sep 23, 2021
    In the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood of Philadelphia, a burst of gunfire on the evening of Thursday, S ...Read More
    Anthony Pinkney death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Anthony Pinkney

    Death: Mar 04, 2023
    On the evening of March 4, 2023, 14-year-old Anthony Pinkney was fatally shot in Philadelphia's Over e ...Read More
    Jabriel Purnell death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Jabriel Purnell

    Death: Oct 21, 2021
    Jabriel Purnell, a 23-year-old Black male, tragically lost his life on October 21, 2021, in Philadel e ...Read More
    Eliezer Mendez death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Eliezer Mendez

    Death: May 19, 2015
    Eliezer Mendez, a 22-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on May 19, 2015, , ...Read More
    Raymond Finney death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Raymond Finney

    Death: May 28, 2017
    In the spring of 2017, a Philadelphia family was shattered by a brutal act of violence that left a b ...Read More
    James Watson death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    James Watson

    Death: Mar 03, 2022
    On the evening of March 3, 2022, James Watson, a 69-year-old male, visited a Citizens Bank branch on o ...Read More
    Djibril Diall death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Djibril Diall

    Death: Oct 16, 2019
    Djibril Diall, a 20-year-old Black Senegalese male from Philadelphia, was killed on Wednesday, Octob o ...Read More