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Edward Prescott

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jan 10, 2011

Victim Details

Edward Prescott

March 28, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Philadelphia

PA

2011-01-10

56

Edward

Prescott

07/16/2026


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Edward Prescott, age 56, was killed on January 10, 2011, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prescott, a resident of the 6000 block of Charles Street in Wissinoming, was attacked near the intersection of Seventh and Brown Streets in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. The attack occurred just before 6 p.m., and Prescott was found with multiple stab wounds. Tragically, he did not survive the assault.

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  • Philly man killed in apparent random attack ID'd | Higher Education
  • Victim of random stabbing identified - Philadelphia Inquirer
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