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Do you know who murdered John Edward Watkins?
In the late winter of 2007, the life of John Edward Watkins, a 39-year-old Black male from Louisville, Kentucky, was tragically cut short. On Tuesday, February 27, 2007, Watkins was found deceased at a residence located at 1934 Beech Street. His death was determined to be a homicide, a violent end to the life of a man known as a warehouse worker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Watkins was a father to four sons: Johnathan, Jamal, Jasean, and Joshua Watkins. In the years following his de ...Read More
In the late winter of 2007, the life of John Edward Watkins, a 39-year-old Black male from Louisville, Kentucky, was tragically cut short. On Tuesday, February 27, 2007, Watkins was found deceased at a residence located at 1934 Beech Street. His death was determined to be a homicide, a violent end to the life of a man known as a warehouse worker and a member of the Baptist faith.
Watkins was a father to four sons: Johnathan, Jamal, Jasean, and Joshua Watkins. In the years following his de ...Read More
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John Edward Watkins
December 14, 2022
Male
Black / African American
Louisville
KY
2007-02-27
2007-02-27
39
John Edward
Watkins
12/03/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
I’m really struck by how John Watkins' case hasn't gotten the closure it deserves. I've been think... ...Read More
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
I’ve been following the Watkins case, and what really stands out to me is the impact on his sons. ... ...Read More
12/26/2023
12/26/2023
Hey everyone,
I've been following the John Edward Watkins case closely and my heart goes out to h... ...Read More
12/17/2023
I've been following the John Edward Watkins case closely and my heart goes out to h... ...Read More
12/17/2023
