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Edward L. Williams

Case from Columbus, OH dated Jan 20, 2015

Victim Details

Edward L. Williams,

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2015-01-20

50

Edward

L. Williams

07/10/2026

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Edward L. Williams, a 50-year-old African American male from Columbus, OH, tragically passed away on January 20, 2015. His death was part of a larger criminal investigation involving a narcotics conspiracy. Larry J. Williams, Jr., also known as "J Streets" or "J," was implicated in the murder of Edward L. Williams, along with two other victims. The motive behind the murders was to cover up a previous murder and to rob a local marijuana dealer of drugs and cash.

Larry J. Williams, Jr., was ...
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