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Suspect arrested in connection to 93-year-old Philadelphia man found dead with lacerations in home

Coy Thomas, 53, faces multiple charges including murder and robbery after killing his 93-year-old neighbor and stealing his vehicle and personal belongings, police said.

Summary by WTXF
Philadelphia police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of a 93-year-old man who was found inside his home earlier this month with severe injuries.

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A Philadelphia man linked to the stabbing death of an older adult in the Nicetown neighborhood was arrested during the weekend. This is Coy Thomas who was under arrest for the death of Lafayette Dailey who was found lifeless inside his home on 4500 block of North 16th Street. The suspect faces charges of murder, possession of the instrument of crime, theft, and use of private property, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, among other crimes.

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WTXF broke the news in on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
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