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Surgus Lofton

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Aug 26, 2009

Victim Details

Surgus Lofton

March 28, 2022

Male

African-American / Black

Philadelphia

PA

2009-08-26

40

Surgus

Lofton

06/20/2026


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Surgus Lofton, aged 40, was killed on August 26, 2009, in Philadelphia. He was found dead from blunt force trauma, beaten while he slept. Lofton's death remains unsolved, and his family has been asking for any information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible for this violent act. The incident occurred during a time when Philadelphia was grappling with a significant number of homicides, and his death was one of many that year.

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