James Pitts Murdered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania age 72

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James Pitts, aged 72, was murdered on November 14, 2012, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pitts' death occurred during a time of heightened scrutiny of police procedures in Philadelphia, as the investigation into his murder was linked to broader systemic issues within law enforcement.

In connection with this case, former Philadelphia homicide detective James Pitts was convicted in 2024 for perjury and obstruction. The charges stemmed from his role in coercing a false confession from a sus ...Read More

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name

James Pitts

Case Added

March 28, 2022

gender

Male

race

African-American / Black

city

Philadelphia

state

PA

Date Found

2012-11-14

Age at Death

72

First Name

James

Last Name

Pitts

solved

No

Last Updated

10/30/2024

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James Pitts
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