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Murshin Whaley, an 18-year-old from Philadelphia, was last seen on April 14, 2009. On the day of his disappearance, witnesses reported seeing Murshin getting into a white van parked across the street from his residence. The make and model of the van remain unknown, and it's unclear who was driving or if there were any other occupants inside. Murshin, known by the nickname "Man Man," was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black Dickie pants, and black Converse sneakers.

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Last Seen: Apr 14, 2009

Victim Details

Jan 25, 2011

Apr 27, 2021

Murshin

Whaley

33

18

70 inches

120 lbs

130 lbs

Black / African American

Male

On April 14, 2009, 18-year-old Murshin Whaley, also known by his nickname "Man Man," was last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black Dickie pants, and black Converse sneakers. Accounts suggest that prior to his disappearance, Whaley may have been involved in a verbal dispute with his older sister's boyfriend, which allegedly resulted in him being told to leave her home. Shortly after this reported argument, witnesses saw him get into a white van that was parked across the street from the residence. The make and model of the van, as well as the identity of the driver or any other potential occupants, remain unknown. The circumstances surrounding Murshin Whaley's entry into the white van are unclear, and little information has surfaced since that day to shed light on what happened to him. He has not been seen or heard from since he entered the vehicle. The Philadelphia Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance, with a report being filed on April 16, 2009. Despite their efforts and his case being listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), there have been no significant developments or breakthroughs in the investigation. Years have passed since Murshin Whaley vanished, and his case remains unsolved, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions. The lack of detailed information available to the public has made it difficult to piece together the events of that day. The investigation is ongoing, but the circumstances of his disappearance are still officially listed as unknown. The overview of this case is one of a young man who disappeared after reportedly getting into a white van following a family dispute; since then, there has been a painful absence of information regarding his whereabouts or what ultimately transpired.

Apr 14, 2009

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19125

No

9607

Philadelphia Police Department

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19125

Viviana Reyes

Detective

300 East Hunting Park Avenue, Pennsylvania

2156863093

Local

Law Enforcement

2009-26-024694

2009-04-16

Philadelphia Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

05/31/2026


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