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Joshua Daywalt

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Feb 07, 2025

Victim Details

Joshua Josh Daywalt

Male

Philadelphia

PA

2025-02-07

35

Joshua

Daywalt

07/11/2026

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Joshua Daywalt, a 35-year-old male from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was found dead in the Schuylkill River on February 7, 2025. Authorities later determined that he had been shot in the back of the head, and his death was ruled a homicide. Daywalt had struggled with mental health issues for years, and his family had previously spoken out about his battle with schizophrenia. His mother, Jennifer Daywalt, described how her son had developed multiple personalities and had refused mental health trea ...
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  • Joshua Daywalt | Columbia Daily Voice
  • Bristol Daily Voice: Dad Of 2 With Schizophrenia Shot, Left In Schuylkill River, Mom Speaks Out
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