Purity Knight's Killer
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Gunfire erupted in the early morning hours in the Oxford town square.
Detective David Anderson, wounded in the fight, was rushed to Baptist
Memorial hospital while a suspect in the death of Purity Knight was taken
into custody.
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Ed Pierce, killer
Victoria Phelps, killer's girlfriend
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Ed Pierce: Suspect arrested in Purity Knight case |
- Murder Suspect Arrested Late breaking
developments in the Purity Knight case. Gunfire erupts in the early
morning hours Friday in the Oxford town square.
- Inventory of Suspect's Possessions
During a preliminary search of the suspect's home the following items
were found:
- Edward Pierce's Journal At the time
of his arrest, Pierce's journals were located at his home, in a sealed
envelope, addressed to the National Star. It is suggested you print
this multi-page document, rather than view online.
- Note from Edward Pierce to David Anderson
Detective David Anderson received the following letter Thursday, Sept.
4, hours before the arrest of Pierce. The note had been hand-delivered
and nailed to Anderson's front door.
- Armstrong Speaks About the Next Case
Detective Armstrong wraps up the Knight case and prepares for the next
investigation.
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Ed Pierce Legal Items |
- Officers Affidavit, Lists suspect's occupation
and work experience and also the probable cause for the warrant.
- Application for the Warrant, Once the judge signs
this the police have ten days to issue the warrant.
- Judge's Command, Lists everything that is to
be searched and the areas to be search. It also commands the officer(s)
to return the belongs, or person(s) back to the court.
- Search Warrant, A copy of this document is always
left with the person or place to be searched.
- The Return, A list of all things removed during
the course of the investigation. It is cataloged as evidence and marked
for return.
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Ed Pierce Sought in Macy Lamar's Kidnapping |
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Macy Lamar, 17, was declared
missing on September 20, 1997, after she disappeared
from an Oxford shopping mall. The disappearance occurred
at the same time as Ed Pierce
and Anthony Phelps escaped
from jail. The victim's
father, Sheriff Charles Lamar
was recently killed in a car
accident. A suspect confessed to staging the accident.
Note: The links below take you to the Macy Lamar case.
Use your back button to return.
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Lamar Case Press Reports
- Pierce Killed in Vegas
Oxford Eagle, October 19, 1997 | Text
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- Pierce Escapes From Sheriff's Custody
Oxford Eagle, Sunday 9/21/97 | Text
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- Escaped Rapist Anthony Phelps Found Dead in Louisiana Motel
Room
Oxford Eagle, Sunday 9/28/97 | Text
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Lamar Case Biographical Information
Lamar Case Evidence
- On Thursday, Oct. 2, Bryant Whittaker, a DJ at WTUL in New Orleans
contacted police after receiving a call from Ed Pierce. View
Item
- Victoria Symons, Pierce's girlfriend, called her mother at her
Oxford home at 11:20 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4. View
Item
- Ed Pierce phones his parents on October 12. Pierce left a message
on their machine. Audio and text versions available. View
Item
- Ed Pierce steals van in Texas on October 9, 1997.
Available documents include: video surveillance, police
report, and news report. View Items
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