Lance Stone, a 39-year-old man from Philadelphia, was killed on October 16, 2012. He was found murdered in the city and no arrests have been made; the case remains unsolved. Few specifics about the circumstances of his killing are provided, but his death is listed among the many unsolved homicides that contributed to Philadelphia’s high violent‑crime toll in 2012.

That year’s homicide pattern included a significant number of firearm-related deaths and many victims who were Black males, with North and West Philadelphia cited as neighborhoods experiencing the highest levels of violence. Stone’s unresolved murder underscores the challenges faced in bringing justice amid broader issues such as poverty, limited intervention resources, and community disconnection.

If anyone knew Lance Stone or has information about what happened on October 16, 2012, please come forward.