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Bryant Edward Daniels

Case from Santa-claus, GA dated Dec 04, 1997

Victim Details

Bryant Edward Daniels

Male

White / Caucasian

Santa-claus

GA

1997-12-04

8

Bryant

Edward Daniels

07/19/2026

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In the quiet town of Santa Claus, Georgia, a horrific tragedy unfolded on December 4, 1997, forever staining its festive name with the memory of a brutal crime. Eight-year-old Bryant Edward Daniels, a young boy, was among the four family members who lost their lives in a violent home invasion. The tranquility of their one-story brick home was shattered when an intruder broke in as the family slept.

The perpetrator, later identified as 20-year-old Jerry Scott Heidler, had a connection to t ...
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  • Bryant Edward Daniels (1989-1997) - Find a Grave Memorial
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    I’ve been digging into the background of the Daniels family, and I am genuinely touched by how sel... ...Read More
    09/13/2024
    I was reading about the tragic events in Santa Claus, Georgia, and something that really sticks with... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking about the candles that the Santa Claus community lit for the Daniels family aft... ...Read More
    03/09/2023
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