In the late hours of a cold December evening in Philadelphia, a discovery was made that would forever alter the lives of one family. On December 19, 2016, at approximately 11:29 p.m., police responded to a call on the 2700 block of North 3rd Street. There, they found 37-year-old Fareeda T. Coles lying in the street, having suffered severe trauma to her head and body.
Fareeda, an African-American female from the city's Tioga neighborhood, was rushed to Temple University Hospital in critical condition. Despite the efforts of medical staff, she succumbed to her injuries on the morning of December 20, 2016.
Residing on the 1700 block of West Tioga Street, Fareeda's life was cut tragically short, leaving a void in the hearts of those who knew her. The brutality of the crime sent ripples of concern through her community. The Philadelphia Police Department immediately launched a homicide investigation into her death.
In the years that have followed, the case of Fareeda T. Coles's death has remained unsolved. To date, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with her murder. The investigation remains open and active, with law enforcement officials continuing to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. Her family and community await the day that justice will be served for her untimely and violent death.
