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James Pitts

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Nov 14, 2012

Victim Details

James Pitts

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Philadelphia

PA

2012-11-14

72

James

Pitts

No

07/12/2026


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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 ...
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