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Edward Lee Tennant Jr.

Case from Parsons, WV dated Apr 10, 2023

Victim Details

Edward Lee Tennant Jr.

Male

White / Caucasian

Parsons

WV

2023-04-10

65

Edward

Lee Tennant Jr.

Yes

06/29/2026

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On a spring day in Tucker County, West Virginia, a long-simmering family feud reached its tragic conclusion. Edward Lee Tennant Jr., a 65-year-old White male, was shot and killed on April 10, 2023, in a dispute over a piece of land. The fatal encounter took place on Smokehouse Road in the Parsons area, where Edward had gone to check on a telephone pole. It was there that he was confronted by his own brother, Robert Lee Tennant.

The argument between the siblings escalated quickly. Robert, ...
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  • theintermountain.com: Man charged with murdering brother
  • WV MetroNews: Tucker County man charged with murdering his brother - WV MetroNews
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    I just can't wrap my head around the impact this must have had on the Tennant family, particularly E... ...Read More
    10/24/2024
    I’ve been following the Tennant case closely and one thing that really stuck with me was Robert's ... ...Read More
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    I’m still trying to wrap my head around this tragic situation involving Ed Tennant. It’s truly a... ...Read More
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