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Isaiah Edwards

Case from Gary, IN dated Jun 30, 2016

Victim Details

Isaiah Zae Edwards

Male

Black / African American

Gary

IN

2016-06-30

19

Isaiah

Edwards

07/09/2026

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In the summer of 2016, the life of 19-year-old Isaiah Edwards, known affectionately as 'Zae,' was tragically cut short in Gary, Indiana. A young man described as having a big smile that could light up a room, his sudden disappearance and subsequent death left his family and friends reeling. The last time anyone saw Isaiah was on June 27, 2016. A period of anxious uncertainty followed until his body was discovered three days later, on June 30.

Authorities determined that Isaiah had been a ...
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  • 19-year-old man found shot to death in Gary - Chicago Sun-Times
  • Mom relentless in search for son's killer - Chicago Tribune
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    Has anyone looked into the possibility of Isaiah being targeted because of his job at CB Constructio... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Isaiah "Zae" Edwards’ case, and I can’t help but feel this huge sense of i... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the intersection of 25th Avenue and Jefferson Street in Gary, wh... ...Read More
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