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Edward Veitch Sr.
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Birmingham
State: Alabama
County: Jefferson
Date of birth: April 14, 1931
Date of death: June 25, 1972
Age: 41
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian/White
Cause of death: Knife Stabbing
Anniversary month: June
LEA: Birmingham Police Department
Case Description
On June 25, 1972, Edward Veitch Sr., 41, was last seen leaving a lounge on Fifth Avenue North in Birmingham, Alabama, at approximately 1:30 a.m. At around 5:00 a.m., a pedestrian walking near the 1400 Block of 11th Avenue North found Edward's body lying on the sidewalk. When law enforcement arrived on scene, they noticed that he had multiple stab injuries to his chest and back, but his shirt had no stab holes. They believe that he was stabbed without a shirt on. All of Edward's belongings were in his possession. Edward Veitch Sr.'s case remains unsolved, and his family continues to advocate and seek justice for his case.
Anyone with information concerning Edward Veitch Sr.'s unsolved homicide is asked to call the Birmingham Police Department at (205) 254-1700. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777.
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