Herbert Purnell

Murdered

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Herbert Purnell, aged 48, was fatally shot on September 14, 2007, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The circumstances of his death suggest it was a homicide involving an altercation that ultimately led to him being shot. Philadelphia Police responded to the incident, but despite ongoing investigations, the case remains unsolved, with no suspects arrested or charged as of now. Purnell’s homicide has been classified as an open case, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement in bringing c ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Herbert Purnell

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2007-09-14

    48

    Herbert

    Purnell

    10/30/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone have any theories regarding the murder of Herbert that they would like to share? I'm cur... ...Read More
    11/14/2023
    My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. May they fi... ...Read More
    10/28/2023
    Does anyone have any updates on the Herbert Purnell case? It's been a while since we've heard any ne... ...Read More
    06/20/2023