Amar Stanley

Murdered

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Case Description
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Amar Stanley, a 63-year-old Philadelphia resident, was fatally shot on August 13, 2012. Amar, who was well-known in the community as a "bootjack" for the Philadelphia Daily News, sold newspapers at 23rd and West Lehigh Avenue in North Philadelphia. He was shot and killed at his home, which was only a few doors away from where he sold newspapers. The details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and there have not been any reports of arrests in connection with his homicide.

In 2012, P ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Amar Stanley

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2012-08-13

    63

    Amar

    Stanley

    No

    10/29/2024


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    06/22/2024
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    10/15/2023
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