Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Michael, you always had a smile and never a bad word to say. I worked as a waitress at Alfie's where all of these 77th substation law enforcement used to come in to eat on their code 7. I attended your funeral along with several other waitresses that all knew you and were sad to see that you were murdered in such an unfortunate way. 50 years is a long time, but I can still see you sitting at the table in the restaurant and serving you your meal. May you rest in peace and one day we will know the truth of who murdered you.

No rank Teri
Acquaintance

May 23, 2024

Officer Edwards,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Los Angeles. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 11, 2024

I loved you since the day you were born.
I've never stopped loviabows
You're death will not be in vain
Still on duty since 11 years old
I'll love you forever and like you for always as long as I'm living my baby you'll be.
Rest in power
Justice ⚖️ has all the might
Just in case I don't make it home to night let me make love to you for the last time.
Love you're woman - chapman

LAPD
Sister mother wife

February 18, 2022

Mike,
I am still working on your case. I am much older now but more determined. Some day we will all be together with friends and relatives, God speed my friend, always.

Retired policeman,LAPD, class of 9/69
Friend of Mike Lee Edwards

January 22, 2022

Mike and family. I am still working on your case and haven't given up and never will until this is solved. I'm 76 now, but won't given up. I think about you all the time and that is what keeps me going. We might see each other sometime in the near future. Your buddy and class mate, Alan Lee Edwards, Serial No. 15443. God speed to Mike's family and Tobie.

P3, Alan Lee Edwards
LAPD retired

July 26, 2021

47 Years have gone by ! Mom, grandma and grandpa and Michael jr are all up in heaven with you … I will never Forget
I pray one day you will rest easy

Tobie Edwards

July 21, 2021

Your murder in the line of duty, Officer Edwards must be solved. Rest in peace. Forty-five years Five hundred and forty months ago!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

December 28, 2018

RIP Sir. You will not be forgotten.

Deputy Sheriff LASD

May 11, 2018

Rest In Peace Brother in Blue. You are honored and remembered on the 44th anniversary of your EOW. May the cowards that took your life suffer and rot.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 11, 2018

Mike,
You haven't been forgotten. There is some news coming out next week from a LAPD detective and will I will report it as soon as I can. We are all keeping our fingers crossed.

Alan L Edwards/classmate class 9/69

Retired policeman City of Los Angeles
Class mate of Mike Edwards 9/69

December 10, 2016

To MIke's relatives and friends,

My detective friends and some high school friends from !962 have obtained a website: MichaelLeeEdwards.com
As soon as we get any info we will be posting it for informational purposes. Godspeed to all concerned. It will be solved.
Regards,
Alan L Edwards/class of 9/69 LAPD

Retired LAPD
Friiend and classmate of Mike

August 24, 2015

Mike's Family,
I'm still working on your case. I have 2 more retired detectives helping me that are the best. I sent a letter to LAPD Chief Beck a month ago chastising them for dragging their feet. Yesterday I finally received a reply and it was the same old crap--they're working diligently on the case--yeah right! Channel 7 Eyewitness News was was helpful in putting a program on their channel with Eileen Frere reporting--she's the best! Anyway, I'm writing more letters and doing some leg work as long as I live and have a lot of friends that are supportive of all of our efforts. Our group is 99.9% sure of a suspect. Get with it LAPD and put some pressure on the perp.
Regards,
Alan L Edwards/class 9/69 LAPD

Retired LAPD
Los Angeles Police Department

August 8, 2015

Although I was just born in 1969, you are my brother. I came on LAPD in 1994 but I know your story because the officers that came before me, the officers that are in LAPD now, and the officers that come behind me will never let your legacy die. You will forever be engrained in our hearts and we will never give up trying to find your killer/s. Rest easy Mike. We will never forget.

Sergeant Jerretta Sandoz
Los Angeles Police Protective League

May 17, 2015

Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
God Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

May 11, 2015

I was a recruit in 1974, assigned to 77th Division. I never personally knew Mike but was taken to the burned out garage where his body was found by my partner. He told me only someone who knew Mike could get him into handcuffs without a hell of a fight. Like so many others, I still have the RHD flyer that was everywhere then. Of all the things I’ve seen and experienced in my 26-years on the LAPD, the most prominent memory and question in my mind is: Mike, what happened? Who did this to you?

Rest in peace knowing there are hundreds of people still thinking; still wondering; still searching…

Jim Holcomb, Retired LAPD

Police Officer, Jim Holcomb
LAPD, worked 77th Div in 1974

April 29, 2015

RIP brother. We will find your killer!

Det. Bryan Dietsch
Baltimore County Police Dept

January 6, 2015

RIP Michael

Captain James Dietsch
Md DOC

November 27, 2014

I do remember Mike very well, I would see him every day In the locker room. I was working morning watch and can remember my car assignment, 12A29.. I was called at home to come in and help.

I was assigned a special detail for 6-8 months because of my connect with all gangs and drug dealer. I still have a very fresh memory of people ( suspects ) that I believed know or were involved. I don't know if my leads were followed up... I can't get this case out of my mind... I still remember people, cars "...... Retired Officer, Chuck Myers

P11, Chuck Myers
L.A.P.D.

August 31, 2014

I too came on the LAPD in 1969, just a few months before Mike, and only knew Mike in passing; I met him when I worked "Motors" in 77th Division. I remember learning of his murder and remember being shocked at the circumstances. Well Mike, I live in Cypress (CA) and have visited your grave (at Forest Lawn Cypress) a number of times, and as recently as 8/19/14. Trust me, you will never be forgotten. And, as others have said, we all hope that someday, no matter how long it takes, that the suspect or suspects will be found and prosecuted.

Retired Lieutenant
LAPD

August 20, 2014

Rest in Peace

Sgt2 Larry Mazur
LAPD retired

May 11, 2014

To those who knew Mike,
I still remember having 'fun' at the Police Academy class of 9/69 with Mike. This unsolved murder has become an obsession with me. I have contacted RHD/LAPD twice now and after being frustrated more, I have contacted the VIDOCQ Society (cold case experts) in Philadelphia, Pa. twice now to see if they can help. I got a letter back from them saying they might work on it if LAPD gives them the OK. I called RHD/LAPD and told a detective this info and he said that it would be OK for the VIDOCQ Society to take a look at the case. That was February 20, 2013 and still no definitive answer. I will continue to grease the wheel that has stalled. A new set of 'eyes' on this case might help. It couldn't hurt. Godspeed to Mike's family.

Alan Lee Edwards/class of 9/69 LAPD

Alan Lee Edwards
Retired LAPD

May 18, 2013

honoring your memory today and always. we love and miss you!! It is nice reading these posts by people who cared about you. after 39 yrs the loss is still there but we are ok and now you have your brother (my dad) and grandpa with you. you would be proud of your family and kids

JENNIFER BAKER
neice

May 11, 2013

In 1974, I was one year out of high school, and I never personally knew Mike Edwards, but later during my career with LAPD I knew of him. It was at a retirement luncheon which I attended that the 30+yr reitired honoree stood before his co-workers and colleages and introduces us to a saved and somewhat aged LAPD Police Alert Bulletin descibing the unsolved and murderous death of a fellow classmate named Officer Mike Edwards. With select words and poise, the retiree explained his friendship with Mike and stated that on May 10, 1974, he (Mike) was found murdered inside an abandoned apt building. It was told to us that throughout the many years since his murder the case was never solved. Hence, the salvaging of the single Police Bulletin became this one police officers quest. It was explained that he saved the Police Bulletin as a reminder that he and others would never forget the great loss endured by the Department and the victims family. As a parting gesture, the retiree surrendered the Police Bulletin to the youngest assigned police officer in attendance at the luncheon, with an understanding that he would save and pass forward the same Police Bulletin to the next generation of officers as a reminder that Mike's death would never be forgotten and that the case still remained unsolved. With eyes filled with swelled tears, the retiree stated, "We must never forget the ultimate sacrifices made by any of our fallen brothers and sisters......never forget."

Detective III Ronald A. Vega
LAPD-Commercial Crimes Division

May 11, 2013

To all who knew Mike,
I knew Mike from the Police Academy--his name was right next to mine--Alan Lee Edwards--and his serial number was the next number. I knew him a short time, but he was humorous and had an infectious smile and wit about him. When he was murdered by unknown assailant/s I was fishing in the ocean just off of MarineLand, Calif with 2 detectives from my division. I was in shock as were the others. My parents were in Las Vegas at that time and heard the news thinking that it was I. I truly miss him as a cop and a friend and hope someday before I pass that the murderer/s are brought to justice. To his surviving family I wish Godspeed to all and that Mike was a dear friend. He will never be forgotten.
Regards,
Alan L. Edwards

Retired Policeman
LAPD

August 9, 2012

To all who knew Mike,
I am a retired policeman for the City of LA. I went to the Police Academy, class of 9/69. I knew Mike pretty well since we were in the same class and almost the same name. Mine is Alan Lee Edwards. When this tragedy happened I was fishing off the coast of California with a couple of detectives with our portable radio on and we heard the news--what a shock. My parents were in Las Vegas and heard the news and they thought it was me and started calling to see if it was (no cell phones in those days). To me Mike was a great guy, funny, and had a great laugh and personality. I've heard a lot of rumors about his death, but none have been proven. I hope some day before I pass on his murderer or murderers will be brought to justice. To his family I offer this--Godspeed to all of you. I didn't know Mike that many years, but the years I knew him were quality years. I think of him laughing and enjoying our profession--being a Cop in LA.

Alan L. Edwards

Retired Policeman
LAPD

August 9, 2012