I am truly sorry for the loss of your son. I hope I will be able to provide you and your family with some closure. On Friday, September 18, 2015, I reported to 64 Church Street, Apartment A, Virtual, Maryland, where I found your son, John Michael Phillips, deceased. He was found by two self-reported friends, Duane NMN Johnson and Anthony Alonzo Capri. Mr. Phillips was found with a needle. In addition to the finding of a needle, Mr. Phillips also had multiple injuries to his face and scalp. Due to the two separate findings, Mr. Phillips death cannot be ruled as a drug overdose or a homicide. Below is all of the information I obtained so far in the investigation thus far. If you or your family need anything please do not hesitate to contact me. …show more content…
I arrived at the scene at approximately 2:18am. Mr. Phillips was found by two self-reported friends, Duane NMN Johnson and Anthony Alonzo Capri. Mr. Phillips was discovered in the backyard of 64 Church Street, Virtual, Maryland by concrete steps. The concrete steps were very rocky. Mr. Phillips was wearing blue jean shorts, a white cotton t-shirt, Calvin Klein briefs, and Sketcher athletic shoes with no socks. Mr. Phillips also wore a gold-colored Citizens watch, multiple fabric type bracelets, one beaded necklace and one silver colored ring on his right ring finger. Mr. Phillips was also discovered with a needle. When needles are found it usually means substance dependence and recreational drug use. As you may be aware, 64 Church Street, Virtual, Maryland, is located next to the Westview housing project. The housing project has had many drug related operations conducted by the Narcotics Task Force in the past 12 months. Police presence has also been requested in the Westview housing …show more content…
Can you confirm Mr. Phillips birthdate is January 20, 1992? Were you aware of any drug abuse from Mr. Phillips? Do you know what Mr. Phillips was doing at 64 Church Street, Apartment A, Virtual, Maryland? Did Mr. Phillips have any enemies or issues with anyone? Is there any additional information that you can provide that may help us with our investigation? I am aware of how difficult this is for all of you. Please take your time and call me once you are ready and we will set up a date and time to go over these questions. Mr. Phillips will be ready for transportation to a funeral home any time after September 30, 2015. If you need assistance with setting up arrangements for a funeral, please call Bobby Brown at (410)-286-7852. Bobby Brown will provide cost assistance, transportation, shelter, refrigeration and embalming of remains. Bobby Brown can also help with coordinating with the cemetery, crematory or other third