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Edward Jamal Durham Jr., aged 34, was last seen on October 3, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is described as a Black male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing 6 feet tall and weighing 160 pounds. Durham is also known by the aliases Cory Smith and Edward Jones.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unclear, and authorities are actively investigating the case. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been involved in the search for Durham ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 03, 2024

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Jan 26, 2025

Jan 28, 2025

EDWARD

DURHAM JR.

34

34

72 inches

200 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a family is anxiously awaiting answers in the disappearance of 34-year-old Edward Jamal Durham Jr. He was last seen on October 3, 2024, a day that began like any other but ended in uncertainty. Edward, a Black male with brown hair and brown eyes, stood at a height of 6 feet tall and weighed around 200 pounds. His family and friends have been left to wonder what could have happened to him, as the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. The Philadelphia Police Department is handling the investigation and is urging anyone with information to come forward. Edward is a man with several distinct physical features that his loved ones hope will help in his identification. He has scars on his stomach and another scar under his right eye. His body is also adorned with several tattoos, including the name "T-Bone" on his left forearm. On his left hand, he has a tattoo that says "RIP" with what is possibly the name "Mally." His right hand also bears an "RIP" tattoo, accompanied by other unreadable script or a design. These permanent marks on his body serve as a painful reminder to his family of the man they are so desperately searching for. The official report of his disappearance was filed on October 6, 2024, three days after he was last seen. The investigation into Edward's disappearance is ongoing, and authorities are actively seeking any leads that could help them piece together the events of that early October day. In an effort to aid in the identification process, his sisters have provided familial DNA samples to the Office of Forensic Science in Philadelphia. This compassionate act demonstrates the family's commitment to leaving no stone unturned in their search for answers. The case remains open, and the hope of his return has not been extinguished. The overview of this case is a heart-wrenching story of a man who vanished, leaving behind a family searching for answers and a community hoping for his safe return.

Oct 03, 2024

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

Philadelphia

No

163568

Philadelphia Police Department

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19143

5510 Pine Street, Pennsylvania

2156863182

Local

Law Enforcement

24-19-067223

2024-10-06

Philadelphia Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

05/31/2026


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