WA WA - Edwin Pooler, 45, Colville Indian Reservation, 1991

[Meyahna]

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1529dmwa.html

http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=6992321&nav=menu227_7

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A federal judge in Spokane has rejected a plea agreement involving in a killing on the Colville Indian Reservation in 1991. U.S. District Judge Robert Whaley said Monday he could not ac cept conditions on the guilty plea by 49-year-old James Gallaher Junior. Gallaher was charged in December of 2005 with first-degree murder in the disappearance of Edwin ("Eddy") Pooler, whose remains have never been found. The charge was based on statements Gallaher made to others, and if convicted he likely would have spent the rest of his life in prison. In May, however, Gallaher pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, which likely would have meant another four to six years in prison -- and he would have retained the right to appeal some legal issues. Sentencing was set for yesterday, but the judge called it off. Government lawyers say they're prepared to go to trial on the original charge of first-degree murder.

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[SheWhoMustNotBeNamed]

Doe Network - http://doenetwork.org/cases/1529dmwa.html

NamUs - https://www.findthemissing.org/cases/1003

Charley Project - http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/p/pooler_edwin.html

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[CastlesBurning]

Bumping for Edwin...it's now going on 30 years.

 

[spartanx]

Edwin Oliver Pooler​

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Edwin, circa 1988

• Missing Since04/14/1991
• Missing FromKeller, Washington
• ClassificationEndangered Missing
• SexMale
• RaceNative American
• Date of Birth04/09/1946 (79)
• Age45 years old
• Height and Weight5'7, 120 pounds
• Medical ConditionsEdwin is an alcoholic.
• Distinguishing CharacteristicsNative American male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Edwin is a member of the Colville Indian tribe. His left eye was lost in an accident and he misplaced his prosthetic eye prior to his disappearance; he may wear an eye patch. His nicknames are Ed and Eddy.

Details of Disappearance​

Edwin was last seen in the Alice Flats HUD Sites in Keller, Washington on April 14, 1991. He was in the company of one woman and three men at the time. He has never been heard from again.

Edwin lived alone at the time of his disappearance and had a history of dropping out of sight for a few days at a time, so his loved ones were not initially concerned when they could not find him. His sister reported him as a missing person several weeks after his disappearance.

Prior to his disappearance, Edwin served a prison term for robbery. He was known to use marijuana and cocaine and he associated with drug dealers. Because of his lifestyle and other indications, his family believed from the beginning that he met with foul play.

In December 2005, James H. Gallaher Jr. was indicted in federal court for Edwin's premeditated murder. He and Edwin are cousins and are both members of the Colville Confederated Tribes.

Gallaher occasionally allowed Edwin to stay at his home in Keller, Washington. He has a criminal record for theft, assault, robbery, sexual assault, drunk driving and weapons offenses and has spent extensive periods of time in prison.

In May 2007, Gallaher confessed to Edwin's murder in open court. Gallaher stated Edwin splattered on Gallaher's baby daughter while urinating in his living room. Gallaher punched him in the head afterwards and broke his neck; he claims Edwin's death was unintentional.

In May 2009, Gallaher pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Edwin's presumed death. He was sentenced to six years in prison; with credit for time served, he is expected to be released in three years. The original first-degree murder charge would have carried a life sentence.

Edwin's brother George disappeared in 1988, over two years before Edwin did. The cases are not believed to be connected to one another, however. Although his remains were never found, foul play is suspected in Edwin's disappearance due to the circumstances involved.

Investigating Agency​

• Colville Tribal Police Department 509-634-2490

Source Information​

• NamUs
• The Seattle Post-Intelligencer
• 710 KIRO
• AM KOMW 600
• The Spokesman-Review
• Montana's News Station
• The Wenatchee World

 

[spartanx]

I can imagine that his fast-paced, dangerous, and drug- and alcohol-fueled lifestyle took its toll...
whatever it is,
Rest in peace.

 

[Pennysmom1]

1529DMWA - Edwin Oliver Pooler

Distinguishing Marks/Features: Missing left eye, possibly wearing an eye patch; alcoholic

Identifiers​

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
<<In 2005, James Gallaher Jr, Edwin's cousin, was indicted for Edwin's murder. Gallaher confessed to punching Edwin in the head and killing him and then dumping his body in the hills. Several days later, Gallaher moved Edwin's body to a different location. In 2009, Gallaher pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Pooler's family initially agreed to the plea deal when Gallaher told the FBI he would lead them to Pooler's remains, but no remains were found, despite extensive searches and digging at various sites on the reservation.

Edwin's brother, George Wayne Pooler disappeared in 1988. Gallaher is not suspected of any involvement in George’s disappearance, and no one has ever been charged.>>

 

[Pennysmom1]