The Sentinel-Record 3-19-1977

A spokesman for the Arkansas State Police said Friday that no new developments have occurred in connection with the probe into the murder of Garland County Sheriff’s Deputy Linda Edwards.

Representatives of the Prosecuting Attorneys Office in Hot Spring County also indicated that no new developments had occurred.

The Hot Spring County prosecuting attorney has said he has a suspect in the murder and expects that eventually he will have the evidence needed to file charges and win a conviction in court.

Prosecutor John Cole has indicated that authorities are still working on the case and will continue to do so until the case is solved. The investigation is continuing.

Authorities indicated that the press would be notified immediately if any arrests are made in connection with the murder. Ms. Edwards was missing for over six months.