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Edward Martin Buschbacher Jr.

Death by Force
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Edward Martin Buschbacher Jr., aged 27, was reported missing on November 14, 1984, after he and his friend Randy Peters failed to return home from a visit to Humboldt County. Their disappearance prompted a search, and on November 24, 1984, the bodies of Buschbacher and Peters were discovered on a marijuana farm near Weitchpec, California. The circumstances surrounding their deaths were immediately suspicious, leading to an investigation by local authorities.

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  • Edward Martin Buschbacher Jr., age 27
    • Victim Details

    Edward Martin Buschbacher Jr.

    Male

    Weitchpec

    CA

    1984-11-14

    27

    Edward

    Martin Buschbacher Jr.

    11/10/2025

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