Man in 'Chucky-style' mask asks woman if she was 'ready to die' in Philadelphia: police
After publishing: 3 headlines quietly rewritten, 1 description edited4 changes
- BBC News Worldseen 19 Aug, 01:22headline rewritten
Man in doll-mask chases and threatens Philadelphia residents, police sayMan in Chucky-style mask terrorises Philadelphia residents - dailymail.comseen 22 Aug, 21:36description edited
what the description said, before and after
Zymire Hughes, 22, was identified as the suspect who chased a 40-year-old female jogger during her early morning run at around 5.30am last Wednesday, police said.Zymire Hughes, 22, stands accused of chasing a 40-year-old female jogger during her early morning run at around 5.30am last Wednesday.
- nbcdfw.comseen 28 Aug, 03:21headline rewritten
Man in creepy mask arrested in Las Vegas after Philly sightingsMan seen in Philadelphia wearing creepy, Chucky-style mask arrested in Las Vegas, authorities say - fox5dc.comseen 28 Aug, 03:22headline rewritten
Man in creepy mask arrested in Las Vegas after alleged Philly City Hall threatsMan wanted for creepy mask threats at Philly City Hall arrested in Las Vegas
The headline, as it mutated - 5 wordings
- 18 Aug, 07:38"Czy jesteś gotowa umrzeć"? Gonił ludzi po Filadelfii w masce Chucky1 outlet
- 18 Aug, 10:09Man in 'Chucky-style' mask asks woman if she was 'ready to die' in Philadelphia: police5 outlets
- 18 Aug, 15:32Man Wearing Chucky-Style Mask Seen Terrorizing People In Philadelphia1 outlet
- 20 Aug, 18:20Philly Police ID Suspect In Chucky Mask Terror Case1 outlet
- 26 Aug, 14:08Chucky Mask Suspect Arrested In Las Vegas After Philly Attacks1 outlet
- and 16 one-off wordings
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How it spread - 53 original reports, 4 reprints
Tue, 18 August 2026
28 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)07:38
Policja w Filadelfii szuka osoby, która miała nękać i zastraszać przechodniów w dzielnicy Center City, nosząc charakterystyczną maskę twarzy w stylu halloweenowej lalki Chucky. Według relacji funkcjonariuszy sprawca w środowy poranek zaczepiał ludzi przez ok. 20 minut, a jednej z ofiar - biegaczce - miał zadać pytanie o śmierć.
- foxbaltimore.com10:09first to report
Philadelphia police said the man threatened and chased at least half a dozen people around City Hall.
4 reprints
- abc3340.com18 Aug, 10:09their copy
- siouxlandnews.com18 Aug, 10:09their copy
- wgme.com18 Aug, 10:09their copy
- cbs2iowa.com18 Aug, 10:09their copy
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- iheart.com15:32
Police are asking the public for help locating the man in the mask.
- Google News - Top Stories18:47
Suspect in creepy Chucky-style mask wanted on assault in Philadelphia after chasing jogger, police say NBC News Masked suspect wanted for allegedly terrorizing Center City Philadelphia residents : 'Are you ready to die?' 6abc Philadelphia Man in doll-mask chases and threatens Philadelphia residents, police say BBC Wanted: Suspect for Assault in the 9th District [VIDEO] Philadelphia Police Department Man in Chucky-style mask asked woman if she was "ready to die" near Philadelphia City Hall,...
- BBC News World20:01edited after publishing
previously
Man in doll-mask chases and threatens Philadelphia residents, police say"It was just weird, like some twisted game": At least half a dozen people were threatened near City Hall last week.
Wed, 19 August 2026
4 reports- Le Figaro (France)06:42
À ce jour, une seule personne menacée s’est manifestée auprès des forces de l’ordre, qui ont diffusé des photos et une vidéo du suspect, capté par une caméra de surveillance, sollicitant l’aide du public pour l’identifier.
- ABC (Spain)11:02
Las calles de Filadelfia llevan inmersas en una situación cuanto menos inquietante desde el pasado miércoles 12 de agosto debido a la aparición de un sujeto que se dedica a perseguir y a amenazar a gente por el centro de la ciudad «enmascarado con una careta de Chucky» .El Departamento de Policía de Filadelfia ha informado este martes de que está buscando al sospechoso, quien presuntamente « amenazó y persiguió al menos a media docena de personas » en las inmediaciones del Ayuntamiento la...
- Google News - Top Stories11:58
Police receive numerous tips in attempt to identify masked man terrorizing people in Center City Philadelphia 6abc Philadelphia Woman describes confronting man in Chucky-style mask who chased her in Philadelphia: "OK, well, let's fight" CBS News Masked suspect harasses, chases people near City Hall in Center City, police say NBC10 Philadelphia Wanted: Suspect for Assault in the 9th District [VIDEO] Philadelphia Police Department Bystander kicks man accused of terrorizing Philadelphia in...
- 24sata (Croatia)12:17
Prije napada na trkačicu, osumnjičenik je proganjao muškarca u reflektirajućem prsluku. Pokušao je ući i u lokalni Dunkin', no osoblje ga je odbilo uslužiti
Thu, 20 August 2026
11 reports- abc7.com17:52
Philadelphia police say that they have identified the man accused of wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask and terrorizing residents.
- iheart.com18:20
Philadelphia police identified Zymire Hughes, 22, as the suspect in the 'Chucky mask' terror incidents that targeted at least six people in Center City on August 12. Hughes may have fled Pennsylvania and has ties to California and Nevada. An active arrest warrant has been issued.
- iheart.com18:20
Philadelphia police identified Zymire Hughes, 22, as the suspect in the 'Chucky mask' terror incidents that targeted at least six people in Center City on August 12. Hughes may have fled Pennsylvania and has ties to California and Nevada. An active arrest warrant has been issued.
- iheart.com18:20
Philadelphia police identified Zymire Hughes, 22, as the suspect in the 'Chucky mask' terror incidents that targeted at least six people in Center City on August 12. Hughes may have fled Pennsylvania and has ties to California and Nevada. An active arrest warrant has been issued.
- iheart.com18:20
Philadelphia police identified Zymire Hughes, 22, as the suspect in the 'Chucky mask' terror incidents that targeted at least six people in Center City on August 12. Hughes may have fled Pennsylvania and has ties to California and Nevada. An active arrest warrant has been issued.
- iheart.com18:20
Philadelphia police identified Zymire Hughes, 22, as the suspect in the 'Chucky mask' terror incidents that targeted at least six people in Center City on August 12. Hughes may have fled Pennsylvania and has ties to California and Nevada. An active arrest warrant has been issued.
- iheart.com18:20
Philadelphia police identified Zymire Hughes, 22, as the suspect in the 'Chucky mask' terror incidents that targeted at least six people in Center City on August 12. Hughes may have fled Pennsylvania and has ties to California and Nevada. An active arrest warrant has been issued.
- wfmz.com19:25
Police say an arrest warrant is active, with Hughes facing potential charges of terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, and intimidation.
- Google News - Top Stories20:05
Police identify man accused of wearing Chucky-style Halloween mask, terrorizing people in Center City Philadelphia 6abc Philadelphia Masked suspect accused of terrorizing people in Philadelphia identified: Police Yahoo Wanted: Suspect for Assault in the 9th District [Suspect Identified] Philadelphia Police Department Philly police ID masked man accused of chasing, harassing people near City Hall NBC10 Philadelphia A Man in a Chucky-Style Mask Was Scaring Philadelphians. Then He Picked the Wrong...
- Google News - Top Stories20:28
Man in creepy Chucky-style mask wanted by Philadelphia police is on the run NBC News Police identify man accused of wearing Chucky-style Halloween mask, terrorizing people in Center City Philadelphia 6abc Philadelphia ‘Who’s running now?’: Philly DA announces charges against masked man accused of chasing women in Center City WHYY Masked suspect accused of terrorizing people in Philadelphia identified: Police Yahoo A Masked Man Was Scaring Philadelphians. Then He Picked the Wrong Woman. The New...
- dailymail.com21:25edited after publishing
Zymire Hughes, 22, stands accused of chasing a 40-year-old female jogger during her early morning run at around 5.30am last Wednesday.
Fri, 21 August 2026
1 report- yahoo.com21:09
An arrest warrant has been issued for 22-year-old Zymire Hughes, police announced on Thursday.
Wed, 26 August 2026
8 reports- nbcdfw.com01:01edited after publishing
previously
Man in creepy mask arrested in Las Vegas after Philly sightings - fox5dc.com01:09edited after publishing
previously
Man in creepy mask arrested in Las Vegas after alleged Philly City Hall threatsThe man wanted by Philadelphia Police for allegedly terrorizing citizens near City Hall has been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada,
- phillyvoice.com13:56
Zymire Hughes, 22, allegedly wore a Chucky-style Halloween mask while chasing people earlier this month.
- iheart.com14:08
Zymire Hughes, accused of attacking Philadelphia residents while wearing a Chucky mask, was arrested in Las Vegas after a nationwide manhunt. He faces extradition to Pennsylvania and multiple assault charges, with more possible as the investigation continues.
- iheart.com14:08
Zymire Hughes, accused of attacking Philadelphia residents while wearing a Chucky mask, was arrested in Las Vegas after a nationwide manhunt. He faces extradition to Pennsylvania and multiple assault charges, with more possible as the investigation continues.
- iheart.com14:08
Zymire Hughes, accused of attacking Philadelphia residents while wearing a Chucky mask, was arrested in Las Vegas after a nationwide manhunt. He faces extradition to Pennsylvania and multiple assault charges, with more possible as the investigation continues.
- iheart.com14:08
Zymire Hughes, accused of attacking Philadelphia residents while wearing a Chucky mask, was arrested in Las Vegas after a nationwide manhunt. He faces extradition to Pennsylvania and multiple assault charges, with more possible as the investigation continues.
- iheart.com14:08
Zymire Hughes, accused of attacking Philadelphia residents while wearing a Chucky mask, was arrested in Las Vegas after a nationwide manhunt. He faces extradition to Pennsylvania and multiple assault charges, with more possible as the investigation continues.
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- latimes.com00:16
A man suspected of chasing people in Philadelphia while wearing a creepy Halloween mask has been arrested in Las Vegas.