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Russell Edghill

Case from Roanoke, VA dated Oct 16, 2018

Victim Details

Russell Edghill

Male

White / Caucasian

Roanoke

VA

2018-10-16

66

Russell

Edghill

07/13/2026

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A simmering, decade-long dispute between neighbors over loose and barking dogs culminated in a tragic murder-suicide on an October evening in Roanoke, Virginia. The conflict ended the life of 66-year-old Russell Edghill, a man remembered for his kindness and dedication to helping others.

On the evening of October 16, 2018, Roanoke County police responded to reports of shots fired on Eden Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered Russell Edghill and his wife, Lynda, suffering from gunshot woun ...
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    Has anyone else been following the story about Russell Edghill's murder and the involvement of his n... ...Read More
    03/10/2024
    I've been following the tragic case of Russell Edghill, and my heart goes out to Lynda and the rest ... ...Read More
    03/09/2024
    I'm deeply saddened by the incident involving the Edghills and their neighbor, Harry Overstreet. It�... ...Read More
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