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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.

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Victim Details

Edward Dowell

Male

Bethel

OH

1981-07-05

30

Edward

Dowell

05/19/2026