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Byron D. Beadles

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 1, 2023, 56-year-old Byron D. Beadles was fatally shot in Racine, Wisconsin. The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. in an apartment on the 1700 block of Packard Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found Beadles suffering from a single gunshot wound; he was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

In October 2023, 18-year-old Bernard Edwards was charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection with Beadles' death. According to the criminal c ...Read More
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  • Journal Times: Byron Beadles of Racine identified as Friday homicide victim
  • Journal Times: Man found fatally shot in apartment on Racine's south side, police say
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    Victim Details

    Byron D. Beadles

    Male

    Black / African American

    Racine

    WI

    2023-09-01

    56

    Byron

    D. Beadles

    litigation

    11/12/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Did anyone else notice how it seems like Bernard Edwards might have been influenced by the environme... ...Read More
    08/28/2024
    Has anyone else been following the case of Byron Beadles and Bernard Edwards? I keep thinking about ... ...Read More
    02/21/2024
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