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Case Description
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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 ...Read More
The investigation into the shooting led authorities to Joshua Royer. Eyewitnesses placed Royer's vehicle at the scene of the crime, with one ...Read More
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Eddie Cooper Martin
Male
Black / African American
Burlington
IA
2014-08-06
50
Eddie
Cooper Martin
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Hey everyone,
I've been thinking a lot about the courageous testimonies that came out during Josh... ...Read More
08/12/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the courageous testimonies that came out during Josh... ...Read More
08/12/2024
Did anyone else find the details from the vigil incredibly touching? It seems like Eddie was such a ... ...Read More
07/06/2023
07/06/2023
