In the Parkland neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, a tragic discovery was made on January 17, 2020. The body of Edward 'Eddie' L. Fant III, a 37-year-old Black male, was found by sanitation workers in an alley near Hale Avenue. The location was less than a hundred feet from the childhood home of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, and the discovery was made on what would have been his 78th birthday.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office later determined that Fant had died from a gunshot
wound, and his death was officially classified as a homicide. The Louisville Metro Police Department launched an investigation into the killing, seeking to piece together the events that led to his untimely death. Despite their efforts and public appeals for information, the case has grown cold. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with the murder. The police have urged anyone with information to contact their anonymous tip line.
Edward Fant was survived by his parents, siblings, and several nieces. His family and friends gathered for a visitation and funeral service on January 22, 2020, at Shiloh Baptist Church to mourn their loss. The investigation into his death remains open, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a search for justice that continues.
