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Edward David White

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Sep 30, 1965

Victim Details

Edward David White

Male

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

1965-09-30

18

Edward

David White

06/22/2026

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Edward David White, an 18-year-old African American male from Philadelphia, PA, was tragically shot and killed on September 30, 1965. He was unarmed and had just finished his shift at a diner when he encountered Larry Miller, a 16-year-old member of the Cedar Avenue Gang. Miller, who was angry after a gang member was stabbed earlier that evening, mistakenly believed White was part of a rival gang and shot him with a .38-caliber handgun. White was left to die on the street.

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  • A Nike Executive Seeks a Family’s Forgiveness for a 1965 Murder
  • Mail Online: Nike executive Larry Miller met with family of teen he murdered
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    Did anyone else read Larry Miller's memoir and feel like there was a huge missed opportunity to trul... ...Read More
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    I just watched an interview with Larry Miller where he opened up about his time in prison and how it... ...Read More
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