Account
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
