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David Edwards

Case from Bushnell, FL dated Oct 11, 1979

Victim Details

David Edwards

December 21, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Bushnell

FL

1979-10-11

1979-10-08

21

David

Edwards

06/22/2026


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Do you know who killed 21 year old David Richard Edwards in 1979?
David Richard Edwards, age 21, was found dead on October 11, 1979, near County Road 48, approximately three miles west of Interstate 75 in Bushnell, Florida. The discovery was made after Edwards' body was found dumped off the roadside, indicating a possible violent encounter leading to his death. Despite investigative efforts, no suspects were arrested, and the case went cold.

There was no immediate evidence suggesting a motive, leaving the circumstances of Edwards' death largely myster ...
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