Suspect identified in murder of 93-year-old Philadelphia man

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police have identified Coy Thomas, 53, as a suspect in the murder of 93-year-old Lafayette Daily.

Daily was found dead in his home on the 4500 block of North 16th Street on December 5 with cuts to his head and chest.

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His death was later determined to be a homicide.

Leyla Dailey is still trying to process what happened to her uncle.

"Who kills a 93-year-old man? Who does that? It's crazy to me. This is not how his story was supposed to end," she said.

Police are still trying to find the suspect. Thomas' last known address was on the unit block of Ashmed Place.

"I hope they find him, I really do. I hope they do it with swiftness," said Steve Goodwin, who has known the victim for years.

"I'm sorry for the way he went, but I know where he's at; he's in a better place," Goodwin added.

There's no word on a motive for the crime.

Police say Dailey's wallet, car keys and vehicle were missing from the scene. Although the vehicle was later recovered, Chopper 6 spotted the vehicle in an impound lot, which the family identified as Dailey's

Anyone with information on Thomas' whereabouts should contact police at 215-686-3334 or submit an anonymous tip by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).