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Edith Denise Ayers

Case from Slaton, TX dated Jul 22, 2016

Victim Details

Name

Edith Denise Ayers

Gender

Female

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Slaton

State

TX

Date Of Death

2016-07-22

Age At Death

55

First Name

Edith

Last Name

Denise Ayers

Last Updated

07/23/2026

Case Description

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Edith Denise Ayers, a 55-year-old woman from Slaton, Texas, tragically died on July 22, 2016. The incident occurred at approximately 10:50 AM when the Slaton Police Department responded to a call at 1470 W. Lynn St., Slaton, Texas. Upon arrival, they discovered a deceased person, later identified as Edith Denise Ayers.

The investigation revealed that the shooting incident began when Edith Ayers and 69-year-old Fred Melcher entered Melcher's house and encountered another man inside. The si ...

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EVERYTHINGLUBBOCK: Slaton Police Release Names from Friday Possible Murder-Suicide Case

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