GA - Marsha, Erin, & Chris Edwards, Murder/Suicide, Atlanta, 21 August 2019

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Very complicated, don't know if we will ever put pieces together. As Mom's it hard to understand the selfishness of the act of taking your children lives, mental illness is still stigmatized and often well hidden to the world outside the family. Terribly sad MOO
 
I just can't believe she snapped. MOO though, I rarely believe most people "just snap".

Although, it bothers me more to think she was on some build-wonderful-memories year long tour knowing she had plans to end their lives.

The daughter praising her Mom several times on fb reminds me sadly of little Bella (Watts) singing about her hero dad.
 
I live in Cobb Co and work pretty close to this location. I looked at her FB profile to see if we had any mutual friends that could shed some light on her character, but do not have any in common. I have some friends that have associations with Atlanta University and Morehouse. One point that was brought up is that it is a gated condo so it's likely there are some video cameras. Sort of related; we have had a few cases in the area in high income neighborhoods with hostage situations where one parent is holding the children in a hostage situation but they always end up without any incident. Usually in a case like this the media will find some family or friend that will give an interview and say something like "they observed the mother had a dark side" or was "had a history of mental illness." Hopefully there will be some more information released to the media because this case makes absolutely no sense.
 
gngr~snap said:
Can anyone find an obituary for either of the kids.
With all of their accomplishments, I have only seen a one sentence obit.

Also, if this mother killed her children, why is there a memorial fund?
Who memorializes murderers?
I see the money will go to "mental health".

I don't like the vibe I'm getting here with how the children are being remembered.
It feels like all of their accomplishments are being stripped from them.
Moo
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If she had mental health issues maybe her ex and family were aware and don't blame her as much as they would otherwise? I don't know...just trying to think why they would have a memorial fund for her. Didnt the dad ask for a welfare check when he couldn't get in touch with his son? Maybe he had reason to be worried something was up because of his ex.
 
Sarahlou said:
I saw a message posted on another site that one of her friends wrote on Facebook a few days ago about her. It's not allowed to post the friend's name is it? Their Facebook is public.
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Not unless it's reported by MSM.
This story is losing steam, which I believe is exactly what some people want to happen.
It's too quiet.
In my opinion the dad is in total control of this event and what is said or not said/done.
He sure doesn't sound like he is doing much to honor their memory, other than organizing donations for each of them.
Moo
Permission to post a picture?
Nicole Carr
Donations before the funeral?
Nicole Carr
 
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Marsha Edwards
Looking at ME's facebook, all of the pics of her.... she looks the same in all of them. Same expression, same smile, it doesn't change. And look at her eyes. She looks unhinged. It's notably perceptible if you keep looking, at one after the other in succession. The only thing that changes from one photo to the next is her clothing and the setting of the photo.

It's really quite disturbing so I can't look anymore. Those poor kids. :cry:
 
neesaki said:
Marsha Edwards
Looking at ME's facebook, all of the pics of her.... she looks the same in all of them. Same expression, same smile, it doesn't change. And look at her eyes. She looks unhinged. It's notably perceptible if you keep looking, at one after the other in succession. The only thing that changes from one photo to the next is her clothing and the setting of the photo.

It's really quite disturbing so I can't look anymore. Those poor kids. :cry:
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Just my own take on what I think I see. I agree her expression and smile seem unchanged going back to even that pic of her college days that Maurice shared. JMO, it's the same type of smile in almost every picture. Lots of the same mood to her face. No real cracking up with laughter. There's no exceptional giddiness, happiness or joy. But I don't see it as being unhinged as in not in touch with reality though. Is that what you meant? I do, however, wonder if she was feeling flat, just going through the motions, but not feeling emotionally connected. IMO, it's almost a poker face.

It kind of creeps me out trying to figure out what might have been going on in her mind all summer while with her children.
 
There's still a question in my mind if ME had something to hide and didn't want her children left alive to discover something upon her death.

According to the Buzzfile site, ME's company called MME Enterprises LLC has been in business four years, employs one person, and has annual revenue of about $200,000. Gee, I thought it was a bigger company. That's not much revenue for such a lavish lifestyle.

Mme Enterprises, LLC

That spinal picture reminds me of her ex. I wonder if she did business in connection to her ex husband's businesses. She took a lot of vacations for a one person company. Write offs?

https://www.mmeenterprises.com/
 
"Erin and her mom were best friends," Colombo-Abdullah told the Boston Globe. "We don't understand what happened, but Erin loved her mom and her whole family."

Colombo-Abdullah is not the only person baffled by the case, which left multiple communities reeling as they attempted to figure out how such an unthinkable tragedy could befall the seemingly tight-knit family.

Neighbor Talia Cartall told WSB-TV the crime has made "a huge impact on everyone in the neighborhood."

"For something like this to happen and unfold, it's unbelievable," she told the station. "We didn't hear anything. There was no sign of violence or anything."

"From our knowledge, no malice between the children, nothing like that. They just seemed like a normal, happy, cool family," she added.

Confusion surrounding the case may be partially explained by a glance at the victims' or the suspect's social media profiles, all of which seem to reveal a loving family that travels and celebrates milestones together.
Friend reveals details on murder-suicide victim Erin Edward's relationship with mom who killed her
 
gngr~snap said:
Not unless it's reported by MSM.
This story is losing steam, which I believe is exactly what some people want to happen.
It's too quiet.
In my opinion the dad is in total control of this event and what is said or not said/done.
He sure doesn't sound like he is doing much to honor their memory, other than organizing donations for each of them.
Moo
Permission to post a picture?
Nicole Carr
Donations before the funeral?
Nicole Carr
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Why are you blaming the father? LE said it was a murder-suicide, I don't understand why we are automatically assuming they are incorrect? It seems fairly obvious, IMO, that they used ballistics at the scene to come to their conclusion of murder suicide.
 
Angleterre said:
Personally I don’t think we have been given any sufficient detail to make a decision one way or another. There is literally no information forthcoming as of yet. And that is ok because the experts, the Police investigation team , are the only people at this time who need to know that information. I have read a couple of your posts now whereby you have come across very strong in your assertion that you believe it to be murder suicide and that you don’t believe this scenario will subsequently change. You also give reasons why you believe that this lady is responsible. As always, websleuths is a forum where we can all collectively and respectfully give our own opinions and I certainly respect your opinion. But I do slightly get concerned that the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise is being overlooked here and it could yet be that the mother is not responsible and the initial announcement of murder suicide is incorrect and then we are victim shaming. Because I have read many posts of yours, I know that you do not do that ever ! All I want to point out is that until we know more, let’s maybe consider what we write because once it’s out there, it can’t be taken back and the family may read this. Also, there is a famous case of the SHERMANS in Canada that was initially called a murder suicide for a couple of weeks and the male of the two was vilified for killing his wife in a cowardly manner. However, it transpired that the initial conclusion was very wrong and it was a double murder and NOT a murder suicide. I’m not saying that this is the case here, I don’t know. And you are entitled to express your opinion as you have done , as always in a respectful manner but I want to voice mine too and IMOO we do not yet know enough or in fact anything yet in order to condemn the mother as guilty of this act at this point in time. You are very possibly correct in your assertion and only time will tell and I apologise in advance if that is the case but it just doesn’t sit right with me atm to say categorically that the mother did this and to call her out for feeling alone and highly narcissistic. MOO and with utmost respect.
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I understand, and respect your point of view.

You are absolutely correct that I never victim blame, and I never will. Since joining here in Jan. 2004 I have been a strong advocate for ALL victims of violent crimes. That will never change.

However, I do not believe LE would come out, and publicly state these were double homicides with the shooter committing suicide after murdering her 2 children if it was not the case.

Imo even more so due to this family being very prominent members in the Atlanta area which would make LE even more cautious with their preliminary findings.

Atlanta has a tremendous PD force so they aren't some small town cops throwing out findings willy nilly without having compelling supporting evidence.

So, imo, I am not victim blaming anyone because what has been disclosed by LE, and their findings shows the mother to be the victimizer in this case, and certainly not a victim.

Imo, The only victims in this case are the two beautiful children who were murdered in cold blood, and everyone else left behind in the aftermath who will forever miss them, and will have to deal with how they were taken, and by whom.

I am very well aware of the efficiency of this police department since this happened in my own state.

I have no reason to believe the investigators have gotten it all wrong. Imo, the COD/MOD will remain the same on all three.

Imo, it is exactly what it appears to be whether any of us ever understand any of it or not.

As for IUPG. It seems this mom thought she was the one who should be the judge, jury, and executioner of her two children. Where were their rights?

Thanks for replying. And yes, these ARE my honest opinions about this case.

Jmhoo
 
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IMO...Marsha finished med school but dropped out of a family residency program to raise a family and or help put her husband through med school...This is a big sacrifice as I know from personal experience...It is very difficult to get back into a residency program once you have left...Her husband goes on to establish a practice and you raise the kids...Perfect life...As the children go off to college, it begins to dawn on that you've taken care of everyone else but not yourself. You think you husband may be seeing someone else because after all, you've been to busy...maybe...JMO...So, you divorce and he helps you establish a business (which by the way, seems very spine oriented) and figures you should go on with your life as he does his...Now you're pissed off... he gets his life (that you helped him achieve professionally) and a new woman while you have what???It's like WTH...or...He sees you as a crybaby and a nuisance...Perhaps the kids side with you more than him and the kids feel you were betrayed by Dad...Anger on both sides, probably...Question: Did Mom have a psychotic break and take out herself and her kids or did Dad hire someone to kill them all "to be finished" with the whole lot of them...MSM says the son's body was found in the hallway of the home and the daughter's not far behind and lastly, Mom's...Neighbors heard nothing??? Just my thoughts...
 
As an aside sort of:

While my hubby's 24 year old nephew didn't harm anyone else, he did take his own life. :(

From the outside looking in everything seem to be going so well for Mark.

The week before he had been given a big promotion at work. He was also so happy he would soon wed his longtime fiancee. He had just put a downpayment on their new home. He was on top of the world or so we thought. Sigh.

The night he killed himself he had gone out to a movie, and nice restaurant afterwards to discuss details of his upcoming wedding plans. She said he was happy, upbeat, and fully engaged about what he would like done at their wedding. He took her home around midnight, kissing her, telling her how much he loved her, and would call her in the morning.

It happened when cell phones weren't owned by everyone, so 10 minutes after leaving he stops at a pay phone to call his grandmother,, my hubby's mom, telling her he needed to come talk with her, and his Papa, my hubby's father, who he was extremely close to both.

She told him she would leave the light on, and the door was unlocked, and she would be waiting, and watching for him to arrive. Until then she let his grandfather sleep.

It took about 30 minutes for him to get there. She said he didnt park in his usual spot where his truck could be seen, but instead pulled his truck into an area where it was dark.

She heard him raise the volume on his radio then heard a loud BOOM!! She instantly knew it was from a shotgun so she ran to her husband, and they rushed out there when he was taking his last breaths. His grandfather held him until EMTs arrived, and she ran to call 911. It took them also 30 minutes to arrive as they lived on their farm in a rural area.

He came there where he knew he was deeply loved for they had helped raise Mark.

Yet, he destroyed their lives for they never got over it or the trauma it caused them both who were in their 70s at the time. They both are finally at peace for they both have passed away now. :(

To this day the family gets angry knowing he chose their home of all places. A shotgun blast at close range does unbelivable damage. We try to understand, but it's still so hard because it was so selfish of him to do this to the two who loved him the most.

The actions of those who commits suicide never makes sense to rational people. He left no note behind so there were never any answers why he did this.

While it's a life sentence to the ones who do it ..its also a life sentences for those left behind with unanswered questions that will never be answered.

He was on top of the world or so we thought yet less than an hour later he committed suicide.

It painfully shows these kind of people only let us see what they want us to see. :(

jmho
 
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Curious Me said:
Just my own take on what I think I see. I agree her expression and smile seem unchanged going back to even that pic of her college days that Maurice shared. JMO, it's the same type of smile in almost every picture. Lots of the same mood to her face. No real cracking up with laughter. There's no exceptional giddiness, happiness or joy. But I don't see it as being unhinged as in not in touch with reality though. Is that what you meant? I do, however, wonder if she was feeling flat, just going through the motions, but not feeling emotionally connected. IMO, it's almost a poker face.

It kind of creeps me out trying to figure out what might have been going on in her mind all summer while with her children.
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Not out of touch with reality, but rather as though something’s fractured inside of her, wearing a mask but she could snap at any moment.
Maybe unhinged wasn't the best adjective , it was just the first thing that came to mind.
 
oceanblueeyes said:
As an aside sort of:

While my hubby's 24 year old nephew didn't harm anyone else, he did take his own life. :(

From the outside looking in everything seem to be going so well for Mark.

The week before he had been given a big promotion at work. He was also so happy he would soon wed his longtime fiancee. He had just put a downpayment on their new home. He was on top of the world or so we thought. Sigh.

The night he killed himself he had gone out to a movie, and nice restaurant afterwards to discuss details of his upcoming wedding plans. She said he was happy, upbeat, and fully engaged about what he would like done at their wedding. He took her home around midnight, kissing her, telling her how much he loved her, and would call her in the morning.

It happened when cell phones weren't owned by everyone, so 10 minutes after leaving he stops at a pay phone to call his grandmother,, my hubby's mom, telling her he needed to come talk with her, and his Papa, my hubby's father, who he was extremely close to both.

She told him she would leave the light on, and the door was unlocked, and she would be waiting, and watching for him to arrive. Until then she let his grandfather sleep.

It took about 30 minutes for him to get there. She said he didnt park in his usual spot where his truck could be seen, but instead pulled his truck into an area where it was dark.

She heard him raise the volume on his radio then heard a loud BOOM!! She instantly knew it was from a shotgun so she ran to her husband, and they rushed out there when he was taking his last breaths. His grandfather held him until EMTs arrived, and she ran to call 911. It took them also 30 minutes to arrive as they lived on their farm in a rural area.

He came there where he knew he was deeply loved for they had helped raise Mark.

Yet, he destroyed their lives for they never got over it or the trauma it caused them both who were in their 70s at the time. They both are finally at peace for they both have passed away now. :(

To this day the family gets angry knowing he chose their home of all places. A shotgun blast at close range does unbelivable damage. We try to understand, but it's still so hard because it was so selfish of him to do this to the two who loved him the most.

The actions of those who commits suicide never makes sense to rational people. He left no note behind so there were never any answers why he did this.

While it's a life sentence to the ones who do it ..its also a life sentences for those left behind with unanswered questions that will never be answered.

He was on top of the world or so we thought yet less than an hour later he committed suicide.

It painfully shows these kind of people only let us see what they want us to see. :(

jmho
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I'm so very sorry for the trauma and loss you and your family suffered. You are so right, many times people DO only let us see what they want us to see.
 
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