Richard Marlin Coles

Murdered
Case Description
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Richard Marlin Coles, a 34-year-old man from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, tragically lost his life on Saturday, July 22, 2023. The incident occurred in the evening hours, specifically at 9:46 p.m., when Philadelphia Police officers responded to a call in the 2300 block of North 26th Street.

The circumstances surrounding Coles' death remain unclear, as the case is currently listed among the unsolved murders in Philadelphia for the year 2023. The Philadelphia Police Department has assigned ...Read More
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  • NBC10 Philadelphia: Man killed a block from his home in Philly's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood

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    Victim Details

    Richard Marlin Coles

    Male

    Black / African American

    Philadelphia

    PA

    2023-07-22

    34

    Richard

    Marlin Coles

    12/25/2024

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    09/14/2024
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