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Philadelphia Woman Confronts Man in Chucky-Style Mask

Philadelphia police are searching for a man who chased at least six people within about 30 minutes while wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask. Jameka Wilson, one of those chased, used her stage combat training to confront him and has since gained local attention. The suspect had not been identified as of the latest report.

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A Man in a Chucky-Style Mask Was Scaring Philadelphians. Then He Picked the Wrong Woman. NYTimes – US
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When Jameka Wilson encountered a man wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask, her stage combat training kicked in. Now she’s a minor local celebrity.

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A Man in a Chucky-Style Mask Was Scaring Philadelphians. Then He Picked the Wrong Woman.NYTimes – US
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A Man in a Chucky-Style Mask Was Scaring Philadelphians. Then He Picked the Wrong Woman.

When Jameka Wilson encountered a man wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask, her stage combat training kicked in. Now she’s a minor local celebrity.

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Woman describes confronting man in Chucky-style mask who chased her

Police in Philadelphia are searching for a man they say chased at least a half dozen people last week within a half hour while wearing a Chucky-style mask.

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