Suspect arrested in connection with suspicious death of 93-year-old Lafayette Dailey in Philadelphia

Sunday, December 14, 2025 6:18PM

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — A suspect has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 93-year-old man in Philadelphia’s Logan section.

The suspect, 53-year-old Coy Thomas, was taken into custody Sunday at 22nd and Lehigh avenues.

Thomas is believed to have stabbed Lafayette Dailey last week.

He was found inside his home on the 4500 block of North 16th Street.

Dailey’s car and wallet were missing, although his car was later recovered.

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