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Samuel Edgar Ledgerwood

Case from Portland, OR dated Aug 21, 1967

Victim Details

Samuel Edgar Ledgerwood

Male

White / Caucasian

Portland

OR

1967-08-21

57

Samuel

Edgar Ledgerwood

07/03/2026

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The death of Samuel Edgar “Ed” Ledgerwood, a 57-year-old man from Portland, Oregon, is shrouded in mystery and involves a complex and disturbing set of circumstances. On August 20, 1967, Ledgerwood's life came to a tragic end, but the details surrounding his death are intertwined with a broader criminal case involving multiple victims and serious crimes.

Ledgerwood's death was linked to a series of charges that included murder, kidnapping, and rape. These charges were filed in connect ...
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  • Madera Tribune 24 August 1967 — California Digital Newspaper Collection
  • Samuel Edgar “Ed” Ledgerwood (1909-1967) - Find a Grave Memorial
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