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Thomas Edelen

Case from Baton-rouge, LA dated Jul 04, 2020

Victim Details

Thomas Edelen

Male

White / Caucasian

Baton-rouge

LA

2020-07-04

18

Thomas

Edelen

07/08/2026

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On a summer holiday meant for celebration, the life of 18-year-old Thomas Edelen, a White male, was tragically cut short in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On July 4, 2020, Edelen was visiting the home of his friend, 18-year-old Janosch Joushua Belle, for a barbecue. The gathering took a fatal turn when Belle decided to show Edelen his "assault style rifle" in his bedroom.

According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, Belle recounted that he had disassembled and cleaned the weapon before re ...
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  • The Advocate: Baton Rouge teen says he 'wasn't thinking' after shooting visitor dead at BBQ, records show
  • WBRZ: Accidental shooting near Airline Highway claims one life
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