Samuel Christian
American Mobster and founder of the Philadelphia Black Mafia
About Samuel Christian
Lived 1939 – 2016 (aged 76). Samuel Christian was an American.
Samuel Christian (March 20, 1939 – March 6, 2016) also known as Richard Carter, Sam 'Beyah' Christian, and Suleiman Bey, was an American mobster and the founder of the Philadelphia Black Mafia.
Christian changed his name upon joining the Nation of Islam and eventually became captain in their paramilitary unit, the Fruit of Islam. person to be added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list as a suspect in the 1972 murder of Tyrone "Fat Ty" Palmer, who was shot in the face at Club Harlem, and as a suspect in the 1973 murder of Major Coxson and shooting of several others at Coxson's residence. Because there were no witnesses willing to testify against him, he was not convicted of either murder.
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Who was Samuel Christian?
American Mobster and founder of the Philadelphia Black Mafia
When was Samuel Christian born?
Samuel Christian was born on 20 March 1939 in Philadelphia, United States.
When did Samuel Christian die?
Samuel Christian died on 6 March 2016 in United States.
What nationality was Samuel Christian?
Samuel Christian was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samuel Christian. https://biography.guide/samuel-christian/
MLA: "Samuel Christian." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/samuel-christian/.
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