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Shirley Brickley

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Oct 13, 1977

Victim Details

Shirley Brickley

Female

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

1977-10-13

32

Shirley

Brickley

07/05/2026

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Fate On The Rise - The Shirley Brickley Story (The Orlons)

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On a tragic day in Philadelphia, the music world lost a talented voice. Shirley Brickley, a 32-year-old Black female, was a founding member of the popular R&B group The Orlons. The group, formed in the early 1960s while the members were still in high school, rose to fame with a string of national hits that captured the hearts of many. Their songs, including 'The Wah-Watusi,' 'Don't Hang Up,' and 'South Street,' became staples of the era. The Orlons also lent their vocal talents as backup for oth ...
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  • Shirley Brickley (1944-1977) - Find a Grave Memorial
  • Juke Jive n' Jam | On this day in 1977 32 year old Shirley Brickley of ...
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    Has anyone looked into the timeline of events from the night Shirley Brickley was killed? I’ve bee... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I was listening to some old tracks from The Orlons, and it just got me thinking about ... ...Read More
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