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.
Known affectionately as 'Mr. Earl' to those in his community, Cosby was a familiar and friendly face. He was a man of routine and was last seen alive on the afternoon of his death at a local store. Later that evening, after his wife raised the alarm, his son found him at the auto dealership. An autopsy would later reveal that Edwin Earl Cosby died from a single gunshot wound.
Despite the initial investigation and the passage of time, the case of who killed Edwin Earl Cosby remains unsolved. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the murder. The lack of answers has left a lingering sense of unease and a desire for justice within the small Alabama town. In an effort to generate new leads, a significant reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for his death. The community and his family continue to hope that one day, the mystery surrounding his untimely and violent end will be solved, and those responsible will be held accountable.
