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Missing-person flyer for Edward Howard Maps

Missing Person Flyer: Edward Howard Maps

Edward Howard Maps, 39 • Stroudsburg, PA • Missing
Last Seen
1962-06-21
Summary
On June 21, 1962, at around 10:48pm, firefighters responded to a burning home on Sarah Street in Stroudsburg, PA. Inside, they found the unconscious body of Edward's wife and their 4-month-old daughter. They were rushed to a hospital, where the daughter was pronounced deceased on arrival and the wife died the following day. Investigators found that the oven had been set to 450 degrees and the oven door had been left wide open. There were also about 10 fires that had been set throughout the house. The two deaths were ruled as murders, with arson intended to conceal the crimes. Two cars owned by Edward Maps were parked by the house. His wallet and identification were discovered in the living room of the house, but he was nowhere to be found. Within hours of the fire, a warrant was sworn out, charging Maps with arson and homicide. He was almost immediately added to the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list, where he would remain for almost five years. Maps was legally declared deceased; however, since no body was recovered, this case will remain active in NamUs.

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Age
39
Height
5' 6"
Weight
160
Source Information
NamUs
Case ID: 7194
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