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Martha Shelton

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Jul 29, 2007

Victim Details

Martha Shelton

March 28, 2022

Female

African-American / Black

Philadelphia

PA

2007-07-29

47

Martha

Shelton

06/22/2026


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Martha Shelton, a 47-year-old Philadelphia resident, was killed on July 29, 2007. She was found deceased at her home in Philadelphia. According to police records, she had been the victim of gun violence, with her body discovered in her residence. Despite ongoing investigations, her homicide remains unsolved.

The case is part of the city's efforts to address unsolved murders, many of which occurred during a period of increased violence in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Department ...
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