Maxine Edwards
Murdered

Case Description

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On March 1, 1983, in the remote Alaskan town of McCarthy, Maxine Edwards, aged 52, was among six residents tragically killed in a mass shooting. Maxine and her husband, Jim Edwards, had been homesteading in the area since 1953, building a life characterized by resilience and community spirit. Known for her industrious nature, Maxine was described as a "hard-working woman who could operate a bulldozer by afternoon and serve dinner on linen and crystal at night."

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Victim Details

name

Maxine Edwards

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Mccarthy

state

Date of Death

1983-03-01

Age at Death

First Name

Maxine

Last Name

Edwards

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/20/2024

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Has anyone been able to locate any cameras that may have captured Maxine's last known location? It c... ...Read More
05/13/2024

Who was Maxine Edwards? I recently came across the name and am curious to learn more about her backg... ...Read More
08/29/2023

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