Topline: According to police, foul play is suspected.
Published: March 7, 2025 7:30 am ET
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Curtis Edwards (via Bedford County Sheriff's Office)
UNIONVILLE, TN — A Tennessee man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his mother.
According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Curtis Colten Edwards was charged with criminal homicide following the death of his mother earlier this week.
Police responded to a residence in Unionville, Tennessee, in reference to a welfare check on Monday, March 3.
The responding deputy made contact with a resident, identified as Curtis Edwards.
Police say “further investigation” led to authorities finding the dead body of a 58-year old-female, who also resided at the residence.
The victim was identified as Edwards’ mother. Further identifying information is being withheld at this time.
According to police, foul play is suspected, and detectives worked overnight with the assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations to process the scene.
Edwards is currently being held without bond.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Curtis Edwards (via Bedford County Sheriff's Office)
UNIONVILLE, TN — A Tennessee man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his mother.
According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Curtis Colten Edwards was charged with criminal homicide following the death of his mother earlier this week.
Police responded to a residence in Unionville, Tennessee, in reference to a welfare check on Monday, March 3.
The responding deputy made contact with a resident, identified as Curtis Edwards.
Police say “further investigation” led to authorities finding the dead body of a 58-year old-female, who also resided at the residence.
The victim was identified as Edwards’ mother. Further identifying information is being withheld at this time.
According to police, foul play is suspected, and detectives worked overnight with the assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations to process the scene.
Edwards is currently being held without bond.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Curtis Edwards (via Bedford County Sheriff's Office)
UNIONVILLE, TN — A Tennessee man has been arrested for the alleged murder of his mother.
According to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, 24-year-old Curtis Colten Edwards was charged with criminal homicide following the death of his mother earlier this week.
Police responded to a residence in Unionville, Tennessee, in reference to a welfare check on Monday, March 3.
The responding deputy made contact with a resident, identified as Curtis Edwards.
Police say “further investigation” led to authorities finding the dead body of a 58-year old-female, who also resided at the residence.
The victim was identified as Edwards’ mother. Further identifying information is being withheld at this time.
According to police, foul play is suspected, and detectives worked overnight with the assistance of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations to process the scene.
Edwards is currently being held without bond.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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