IL IL - Joseph Sinnott Edwards, murdered parents, Pontiac, 21 Jan 1983

[ooolala2000]

IL This has been in cold case in my home town of Pontiac, IL. Robert and Marcia Edwards were both murdered by their adopted Son Joe Edwards in 1983. There has been no sight of Joe Edwards. The local, county, and state police are still trying to locate Edwards.

 

[ooolala2000]

Police are still searching for Edwards. Edwards murdered his adoptive parents in 1983 in Pontiac, IL. Marcia Edwards scribbled his name and "friend" on a piece of paper before she died. This case has been on "Americas's Most Wanted" with no luck in finding Edwards nor his "Friend".

 

[PayrollNerd]

Illinois Cold Cases Facebook post 9/20/19.

Illinois Cold Cases
#WANTED for the murders of his parents, Robert T. & Marcia H. Edwards, on January 20, 1983 in Pontiac IL.

Any information about Joseph Sinnott Edwards can be forwarded to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department at (815) 844-2774.

Luciano: Mother's DNA could find parents' killer

True Crime: Cold cases of Central Illinois

 

[PayrollNerd]

Yay for genetic genealogy! I hope they can find him thru his bio mom or an offspring.

“The force has decided to crack open evidence bags sealed for nearly three decades. Edwards disappeared without a trace, but new technology might let police go back in time and rekindle the hunt, via DNA.

To that extent, police have new help: Weeks ago, they found Joe Edwards’ birth mother. Scientists will seek to match her genetics with any markers left at the crime scene. If that lines up, a computer trail could lead to Edwards.”

 

[ooolala2000]

Thank you so much for your reply. I am new on WS and just thought I would give this a shot. Any help will be appreciated. The Edwards couple were a very nice couple in our small community.

 

[ooolala2000]

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[PayrollNerd]

Thank you so much for your reply. I am new on WS and just thought I would give this a shot. Any help will be appreciated. The Edwards couple were a very nice couple in our small community.

Welcome to Websleuths! There are a ton of knowledgeable people on here.

 

[BlackCloud]

I think there's some chance he's still alive under assumed name somewhere in the US (or maybe abroad...)
Honestly I don't feel hopeful about anything in general but I hope they will catch him someday.

 

[rob525]

I wonder what Edwards heritage is? My first thought was that he may be Native American and fled to a reservation after the crime. Maybe the folks on the reservation do not know his real name.

 

[PayrollNerd]

I wonder what Edwards heritage is? My first thought was that he may be Native American and fled to a reservation after the crime. Maybe the folks on the reservation do not know his real name.

They found his bio mom via genetic genealogy. So they know her ethnicity and her son would have inherited about 50% of that. If she knew what the bio father's ethnicity was/is, then they'd have a pretty good idea of what the son is. I'm hoping they found the bio dad by now and perhaps he could help. If this guy had a child, that child could be an adult by now and possibly do a DNA test. That may lead them to him also.

 

[rob525]

They found his bio mom via genetic genealogy. So they know her ethnicity and her son would have inherited about 50% of that. If she knew what the bio father's ethnicity was/is, then they'd have a pretty good idea of what the son is. I'm hoping they found the bio dad by now and perhaps he could help. If this guy had a child, that child could be an adult by now and possibly do a DNA test. That may lead them to him also.

I got all that, but , I am wondering if he was Native American and able to escape justice by hiding out on a reservation. Also, maybe the "friend" was bio-dad, who knows.

 

[Richard]

Fugitive Profile as of August 31st, 2014 : (Based on archived FBI wanted poster)

Aliases: Joe Edwards, Joseph S. Edwards, Jose A. Sinnott, Jose Sinnott, Jose S. Sinnott, Joseph A. Sinnott, Joseph S. Sinnott, Jose S. Sinott, Joseph A. Wickham, Joseph S. Wickham
Date of Birth: May 20th, 1964
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Height: 5'10
Weight: 165 lbs
Build: Medium
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Complexion: Dark
Race: White
Nationality: American
Remarks: Edwards is described as intelligent, competitive, aggressive, and having artistic talents. He enjoys and participates in wrestling, swimming, and scuba diving.
Scars and Marks: Possible small cross on left and right hands between thumb and index finger. Needle marks on left and right arms.
Social Security Number Used: 335-64-5420

Who to call if you've seen: Nearest FBI field office or embassy or submit a web tip at tips.fbi.gov

Joseph Sinnott is one of the earliest aired fugitives in AMW's history to still not be found. He debuted on AMW in 1988. Sinnott was indicted by a grand jury on the murder charges of his adoptive parents, Robert and Marcia Edwards in 1983. He fled and in 1984, a federal warrant was issued. He would be 55 years old today. He is still at large.

LINK:
Joseph Sinnott Edwards- Illinois- 1983 | America's Most Wanted Fans (an unofficial fan page for America's Most Wanted & In Pursuit with John Walsh)

 

[PayrollNerd]

I wonder which alias he used in which state.....

Edwards is suicidal and a know drug user. Has lived in Michigan, N. Dakota, Illinois and Florida. He is wanted for the murder of his parents in rural Pontiac, Illinois on 1-20-83.

Illinois State Police - Wanted Violent Felons - Joe Sinnott Edwards

 

[Legally Bland]

I wonder which alias he used in which state.....

Edwards is suicidal and a know drug user. Has lived in Michigan, N. Dakota, Illinois and Florida. He is wanted for the murder of his parents in rural Pontiac, Illinois on 1-20-83.

Illinois State Police - Wanted Violent Felons - Joe Sinnott Edwards

I was just reading one of your old links and it mentions he was sent to rehab in ND, so I guess that could refer to before the murders.

His parents tried to help straighten him out, once sending him all the way to a top-notch treatment center in North Dakota. But he ran away from the clinic and found his way back home.
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Luciano: Mother's DNA could find parents' killer

 

[ooolala2000]

I was just reading one of your old links and it mentions he was sent to rehab in ND, so I guess that could refer to before the murders.

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His parents tried to help straighten him out, once sending him all the way to a top-notch treatment center in North Dakota. But he ran away from the clinic and found his way back home.​

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Luciano: Mother's DNA could find parents' killer

Finally a break in the case. I will post as I find out more info when it is released.

 

[ooolala2000]

Sonar has been used to detect if there is in fact a body buried at the home of a police officer in Pontiac, IL

 

[ooolala2000]

Sonar has been used to detect if there is in fact a body buried at the home of a police officer in Pontiac, IL

 

[MadMcGoo]

Jan 25, 1983, page 1 - The Times at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com

View the digital scanned newspaper from The Times dated Jan 25, 1983, page 1.

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Jan 25, 1983, page 31 - The Pantagraph at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com

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Mar 03, 1983, page 45 - The Pantagraph at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com

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Jan 21, 1984, page 49 - The Pantagraph at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com

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Aug 17, 1984, page 31 - The Pantagraph at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com

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Oct 23, 1984, page 36 - The Pantagraph at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com

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Oct 08, 1985, page 5 - The Times at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com

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[Richard]

LINKS:

https://www.facebook.com/IllinoisColdCases/posts/1818915468210510

Cold Case: Robert and Marcia Edwards murder 1/20/1983 Pontiac, IL *Suspect, adopted son Joe Sinnott Edwards, disappeared without a trace*

In the 10 days since I originally posted this, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department reopened this case! Apparently they also have some really good evidence, including DNA. I truly hope …

mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com

Luciano: Mother’s DNA could find parents’ killer

With her last gasp, Marcia Edwards scribbled the name of her killer. The squeeze of a trigger had left her for dead in her living room. As life ebbed away, she might’ve heard another harrowing …

www.pjstar.com

Livingston County deputies follow up on 40-year-old double homicide

Livingston County deputies and Illinois State Police ordered the scanning of a property connected to a 40-year-old cold case.

pantagraph.com

 

[Richard]

Where is he today?