A look back at 2015 homicides, and the 1st of 2016

Last week we took a look at the faces behind the numbers, the 34 people who were victims of homicide in 2015.

Today I used my print column to talk about why we did it. At the same time, we noted the county had recorded its first homicide of 2016.

Yes, it took place in Chester, where the majority of 2015's homicides also took place.

This morning new Chester Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland will do something so many of his predecessors have done. Kirkland will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. to talk about the city's first homicide of 2016 and also a reward being offered in the case.

We'll be there for the details.