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Phillip Maurice Chapman

Case from Wilmington, DE dated Aug 31, 2018

Victim Details

Phillip Chap

Male

Black / African American

Wilmington

DE

2018-08-31

39

Phillip

Maurice Chapman

Yes

08/05/2026

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Phillip Maurice Chapman, a 38-year-old Black/African American man from Wilmington, Delaware, was killed during the early morning hours of August 31, 2018, one day before his 39th birthday. Known to relatives and friends as "Head Ball," Chapman had grown up in Wilmington and worked for years in construction. He was the father of nine children and was remembered as someone who took pride in talking about them. He was also known for his cooking, especially the family and neighborhood barbecues he o ...
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    I was reading about Phillip Chapman’s case again today, and I can't stop thinking about the impact... ...Read More
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