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Edward Brown

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Jun 18, 2018

Victim Details

Edward Brown

Male

Black / African American

Cleveland

OH

2018-06-18

54

Edward

Brown

07/20/2026

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Edward Brown, a 54-year-old man from Cleveland, Ohio, was tragically killed on June 18, 2018. His death was the result of a violent altercation with his son, Devontey Brown. According to Cuyahoga County prosecutors, Devontey Brown shot his father to gain access to his money. After the shooting, Devontey covered the body in chemicals, buried it in the backyard, and stole his father's wallet, credit cards, and phone. Devontey Brown was later arrested in Michigan following a domestic violence call ...
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  • cleveland.com: Cleveland man fatally shot father, buried him in backyard of home, police say
  • Edward Brown Obituary | Jun 18, 2018 | Maple Heights, OH
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    I can't stop thinking about the neighbors and how they're coping with what happened to Edward Brown.... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else find it really disturbing how Devontey tried to conceal his father's murder? Coverin... ...Read More
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