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Eddie Cooper Martin

Case from Burlington, IA dated Aug 06, 2014

Victim Details

Eddie Cooper Martin

Male

Black / African American

Burlington

IA

2014-08-06

50

Eddie

Cooper Martin

06/22/2026

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In the late summer of 2014, the life of Eddie Cooper Martin, a 50-year-old Black or African American man, was tragically cut short in Burlington, Iowa. On August 6th, while sitting on his bicycle at the corner of Gunnison and Aetna streets, Martin was shot. He was transported to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, where he ultimately died.

The investigation into the shooting led authorities to Joshua Royer. Eyewitnesses placed Royer's vehicle at the scene of the crime, with one ...
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    I've been thinking a lot about the courageous testimonies that came out during Josh... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else find the details from the vigil incredibly touching? It seems like Eddie was such a ... ...Read More
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