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Home » murder

Topic: murder

What We Didn’t Talk About When We Talked About Danilo Cavalcante

All but lost in the breathless account of the escaped murderer was the reason he was in jail in the first place: abusing and killing his girlfriend

By Lauren McCutcheon

“Our Children’s Killers Are Still Out There”

The police, DA and Sheriff’s Office have kicked off a new partnership to track down known homicide suspects. Will it help assuage the frustration of victims’ families?

By Mensah M. Dean

Citizen of the Week: Dr. Dan Taylor

The St. Christopher’s pediatrician is constantly finding new ways to uplift Philly youth. His latest endeavor: Need-a-Net Philly, a grassroots movement to repair basketball hoops—and restore dignity to neighborhoods.

By Jessica Blatt Press

The Economic Case for Fixing Our Murder Problem

City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart’s new report on the economic impact of homicide proposes a proven path to reduce murders that will also increase tax revenue. Here, she talks about what comes next

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Guest Commentary: Who’s the culprit for Philly’s murder rate?

It’s not, a former public defender argues, criminal justice reformers. One thing that would help? Solving crimes

By Mark Houldin

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