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Dollie Edwards

Case from Lumberton, NC dated Mar 01, 1977

Victim Details

Dollie Edwards

Female

White / Caucasian

Lumberton

NC

1977-03-01

84

Dollie

Edwards

06/23/2026

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Dollie Edwards, an 84-year-old white female, died on March 1, 1977, in Lumberton, North Carolina. Her death was initially attributed to a strange stomach virus, but further investigation revealed a more sinister cause. Dollie Edwards was under the care of Velma Barfield, a home health nurse who had a history of criminal activity, including writing bad checks and serving time in prison. Barfield later confessed to the murder of Dollie Edwards, along with several other victims.

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  • Velma Barfield · Facing Controversy - UNC Libraries
  • Dollie Taylor Edwards (1891-1977) - Memorials - Find a Grave
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