Federal Jury Convicts Philadelphia Man for Kidnapping and Murder of Wilmington Resident

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A federal jury has convicted a 41-year-old Philadelphia man, Dwayne Alexander, of participating in the kidnapping and murder of a Wilmington resident in July 2021. Alexander, a high-ranking member of the Shotgun Crips street gang, supplied the murder weapon and approved the killing of the victim, who was beaten, bound, and executed in an industrial park in Yeadon, Pennsylvania. This conviction marks the sixth person to be held accountable for the crime, with others pending sentencing.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dwayne Alexander, a 41-year-old Philadelphia man, was convicted of participating in the kidnapping and murder of a Wilmington resident in July 2021.
  • Alexander was a high-ranking member of the Shotgun Crips street gang and supplied the murder weapon and approved the killing of the victim.
  • The victim was beaten, bound, and executed in an industrial park in Yeadon, Pennsylvania.
  • This conviction marks the sixth person to be held accountable for the crime, with others pending sentencing.
  • Those convicted include: Kimon Burton-Roberson, Stephanie Bultes-Ramirez, Rodney Chambers, Jamil Salahuddin, and Josiah Rivera (who was a minor at the time of the crime).
  • Acting U.S. Attorney Dylan J. Steinberg stated that the conviction marks a step forward in securing full justice for the victim and that violent gang activity will be detected and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
  • Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos expressed gratitude for the U.S. Attorney's Office's commitment to holding each party responsible for their role in the kidnapping and murder.
  • FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Amanda M. Koldjeski praised the collaboration between law enforcement partners and the FBI's Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Task Force in pursuing justice.

Statistics:

  • The federal jury pronounced a guilty verdict on June 5, 2025.
  • A total of six individuals have been convicted in connection with the fatal kidnapping, including Dwayne Alexander, Kimon Burton-Roberson, Stephanie Bultes-Ramirez, Rodney Chambers, Jamil Salahuddin, and Josiah Rivera.
  • July 2021 marked the month of the kidnapping and murder of the Wilmington resident.
  • An industrial park in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, was the site of the execution.

Sources:

  • Dylan J. Steinberg, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware (press release)
  • Wilmington Police Chief Wilfredo Campos (statement)
  • Amanda M. Koldjeski, FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge (statement)