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Benjamin Gilmore

Case from Chester, PA dated Aug 05, 1996

Victim Details

Benjamin D. Gilmore

Male

Chester

PA

1996-08-05

23

Benjamin

Gilmore

06/29/2026

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Benjamin Gilmore, a 23-year-old African American male from Chester, Pennsylvania, was found deceased on August 5, 1996. His body was discovered in a wooded area near the 400 block of East 22nd Street, a location known for its seclusion. The cause of death was determined to be multiple gunshot wounds.

Investigators from the Chester Police Department initiated a thorough inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Gilmore's death. They conducted interviews with local residents and examined s ...
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