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Marcus Darcell Edwards

Death by Force
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On September 20, 2021, Marcus Darcell Edwards Sr., a 33-year-old resident of Welch, West Virginia, lost his life to gun violence in the Havaco area of McDowell County. The incident occurred on a Monday afternoon, prompting a swift and thorough investigation by the McDowell County Sheriff's Department.

As part of their investigation, authorities identified two suspects in connection with Edwards' murder. Raquel Deshowna Adams, a 34-year-old woman from Welch, and Kobe Rashawn Brown, a 23-ye ...Read More
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  • WVVA: Final murder suspect in McDowell County murder investigation in custody
  • WOAY-TV: LATEST: Second Havaco murder suspect turns himself into authorities
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    Victim Details

    Marcus Darcell Edwards

    Male

    Black / African American

    Welch

    WV

    2021-09-20

    33

    Marcus

    Darcell Edwards

    11/04/2025

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    I came across a touching video tribute for Marcus Darcell Edwards Sr. today that was shared by his f... ...Read More
    02/04/2024
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