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

Samuel Lytle

Case from Chester, PA dated Nov 06, 1948

Victim Details

Samuel Hill Lytle

Male

Chester

PA

1948-11-06

57

Samuel

Lytle

07/07/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On the morning of November 6, 1948, in Chester, Pennsylvania, a tragic event unfolded that would come to be known as the Market Street Massacre, claiming the life of Samuel Lyttle, a 28-year-old man. The day began with an air of normalcy, which was violently shattered when 38-year-old Melvin Collins barricaded himself in his room and began a shooting spree from his window. Collins initiated his attack by yelling to a group of men on the street below before opening fire with a. 22 caliber rifle, ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Samuel Lytle, 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 (2)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Amok Wiki: Melvin Collins
  • 08 Nov 1948 - 6 DIE OVER DOLLAR RET - Trove

    • Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Has anyone else looked into the life of Detective Ellery Bertram Purnsley? It's so sad to think abou... ...Read More
    04/28/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Samuel Lytle

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

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

    Other Cases from Chester, Pennsylvania

    Harvey Ringold death by force case in Chester, PA

    Harvey Ringold

    Death: Dec 18, 2012
    Harvey Ringold, a 32-year-old male from Chester, PA, tragically died on December 18, 2012. He was sh s ...Read More
    Emil Donte Smith death by force case in Chester, PA

    Emil Donte Smith

    Death: Mar 11, 2008
    Emil Donte Smith, a 22-year-old male from Chester, PA, was tragically shot and killed on March 11, 2 ...Read More
    Paul Johnson death by force case in Chester, PA

    Paul Johnson

    Death: Nov 09, 2010
    In the late autumn of 2010, the community of Chester, Pennsylvania, marked the passing of a young ma m ...Read More
    Raymond Oliver death by force case in Chester, PA

    Raymond Oliver

    Death: Nov 19, 1998
    On a November day in 1998, the life of Raymond A. Oliver was tragically cut short in Chester, Pennsy s ...Read More
    Jamar Johnson death by force case in Chester, PA

    Jamar Johnson

    Death: Feb 26, 2002
    Jamar Johnson was only 17 years old when his life came to an end on February 26, 2002, in Chester, P ...Read More
    Sabrie Pierce death by force case in Chester, PA

    Sabrie Pierce

    Death: Jun 09, 2024
    On June 9, 2024, 17-year-old Chester High School student Sabrie "Breezy" Pierce was fatally shot out u ...Read More
    Nathan Davis death by force case in Chester, PA

    Nathan Davis

    Death: Sep 18, 2019
    In the late summer of 2019, the city of Chester, Pennsylvania, was once again confronted with the tr t ...Read More