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Edward Dowell, a 30-year-old male, was tragically killed in Bethel, Ohio, on July 5, 1981. He was visiting his brother-in-law, Billy Stevenson, a fireworks dealer, when a horrific crime took place. Stevenson, his wife Lynda, their 5-year-old son Billy Jr., and Dowell were all shot execution-style in their home, which was then set on fire. Authorities suspected robbery as the motive behind the murders.
The investigation into Edward Dowell's death involved multiple law enforcement agencies, ...Read More
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Edward Dowell
Male
Bethel
OH
1981-07-05
30
Edward
Dowell
11/23/2025



