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Edward Lanier

Case from Roseburg, OR dated Mar 17, 2019

Victim Details

Edward Lanier

Male

White / Caucasian

Roseburg

OR

2019-03-17

53

Edward

Lanier

07/03/2026

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In the quiet city of Roseburg, Oregon, a violent incident shattered the peace on March 17, 2019, leading to the untimely death of Edward Lanier, a 53-year-old Caucasian male. The events of that day began with a dispute in the downtown area, the specifics of which remain unclear. This initial confrontation escalated dramatically, moving from the city streets to the busy lanes of Interstate 5.

The conflict culminated in a fatal shooting on the interstate. Witnesses reported seeing a chaotic ...
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  • oregonlive.com: Troopers ID man shot dead on Interstate 5 near Roseburg
  • Victim of I-5 shooting identified, suspect still sought
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    Hey everyone, I've been following the Lanier case since it happened, and one thing I've been thinkin... ...Read More
    12/15/2024
    Has anyone else been following the Lanier case on I-5 from 2019? It has been over four years now, an... ...Read More
    09/07/2023
    Hey everyone, I've been following the tragic case of Edward Lanier's murder on I-5, and there's some... ...Read More
    06/02/2023
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