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Edwin Earl Cosby

Case from Luverne, AL dated Jun 13, 2016

Victim Details

Edwin Earl Cosby

Male

White / Caucasian

Luverne

AL

2016-06-13

78

Edwin

Earl Cosby

07/10/2026

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In the small town of Rutledge, Alabama, a community was shaken by the violent death of a beloved local businessman. Edwin Earl Cosby, a 78-year-old male, was found deceased in his office at Cosby's Auto Sales on the evening of Monday, June 13, 2016. His wife had grown concerned when he did not return home from work, which led to the grim discovery of his body. The Crenshaw County Sheriff's Office promptly launched an investigation into his death, which was quickly determined to be a homicide. ...
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  • Murder Investigation of Earl Cosby | CrimeStoppers Central Alabama | Episode 5 | The Central Alabama Crimestoppers Podcast
  • https://www.wtok.com: South Alabama family continues search for answers in murder mystery
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