Livye Lewis' Life Cut Short in Sudden, Brutal Murder on Texas Roadside.
In a shocking turn of events, Livye Lewis, 19-year-old high school graduate and aspiring physician's assistant, was found dead inside her car on the side of a Texas road. Her ex-boyfriend Matthew Edgar, who had been acting suspiciously in the days leading up to her death, has been charged with murder.
The investigation into Lewis' death revealed that she had gone to a friend's Halloween party the night before, where she was seen arguing with Edgar and his ex-wife Montana Bockel. According to party host Bobby Ozan, Lewis and Bockel were laughing and ignoring Edgar, but things took a dark turn when Edgar returned to the party and overheard Lewis saying she was going to spend the night with Ozan.
Edgar later texted Bockel at 3:34 am on October 31st, saying "Dead". This message would become crucial evidence in the case. Investigators found a rifle belonging to Edgar's cousin parked behind Lewis' car, and DNA testing revealed a tiny drop of Lewis' blood on Edgar's pants.
Edgar had been free on bail despite having been arrested earlier for domestic violence charges against Bockel. He was eventually captured nearly a year after his initial escape from authorities. His mother Cindy Hogan was also found at the scene when he was apprehended.
At his trial, Edgar claimed to have no memory of how he ended up on the ground next to Lewis' car. However, investigators say that DNA evidence and witness testimony paints a different picture. On January 3rd, 2023, Edgar was formally sentenced to 99 years in prison with the possibility for parole after 30 years.
Edgar's arrest has brought some sense of closure to Livye Lewis' family and friends, who had been searching for answers since her tragic death. Her mother Darci Bass put up wanted posters around town and worked tirelessly to find Edgar, even after he was finally caught nearly a year later.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help when needed. Livye Lewis' life was cut short in an instant, but her legacy lives on through the efforts of those who are working to bring justice to her family and ensure that no one else suffers the same fate.
As the investigation into Edgar's actions continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts during the time leading up to Lewis' death to come forward. The case is a heart-wrenching reminder of the impact that domestic violence can have on individuals and families.
In a shocking turn of events, Livye Lewis, 19-year-old high school graduate and aspiring physician's assistant, was found dead inside her car on the side of a Texas road. Her ex-boyfriend Matthew Edgar, who had been acting suspiciously in the days leading up to her death, has been charged with murder.
The investigation into Lewis' death revealed that she had gone to a friend's Halloween party the night before, where she was seen arguing with Edgar and his ex-wife Montana Bockel. According to party host Bobby Ozan, Lewis and Bockel were laughing and ignoring Edgar, but things took a dark turn when Edgar returned to the party and overheard Lewis saying she was going to spend the night with Ozan.
Edgar later texted Bockel at 3:34 am on October 31st, saying "Dead". This message would become crucial evidence in the case. Investigators found a rifle belonging to Edgar's cousin parked behind Lewis' car, and DNA testing revealed a tiny drop of Lewis' blood on Edgar's pants.
Edgar had been free on bail despite having been arrested earlier for domestic violence charges against Bockel. He was eventually captured nearly a year after his initial escape from authorities. His mother Cindy Hogan was also found at the scene when he was apprehended.
At his trial, Edgar claimed to have no memory of how he ended up on the ground next to Lewis' car. However, investigators say that DNA evidence and witness testimony paints a different picture. On January 3rd, 2023, Edgar was formally sentenced to 99 years in prison with the possibility for parole after 30 years.
Edgar's arrest has brought some sense of closure to Livye Lewis' family and friends, who had been searching for answers since her tragic death. Her mother Darci Bass put up wanted posters around town and worked tirelessly to find Edgar, even after he was finally caught nearly a year later.
The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the importance of seeking help when needed. Livye Lewis' life was cut short in an instant, but her legacy lives on through the efforts of those who are working to bring justice to her family and ensure that no one else suffers the same fate.
As the investigation into Edgar's actions continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts during the time leading up to Lewis' death to come forward. The case is a heart-wrenching reminder of the impact that domestic violence can have on individuals and families.
. I'm glad her family is gettin some closure but it's still so sad. Domestic violence is a real thing and we gotta keep talkin about it 
. We need more people like Livye who are brave enough to speak up against abuse 
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ugh what a waste 19 yrs old gone in an instant all because of some dude's temper issues no wonder he was out on bail like 99 yrs doesn't even feel like enough for someone who took her life 
and what really gets me is how long it took for him to get caught again after he escaped from authorities like 8 months? 
that just shows how bad domestic violence can be handled in our system 
need to do better than this
. It's crazy how something like that can happen in an instant, right? 
. It's like, how did he even get away with it for so long? 
I guess we'll never really know, but what's clear is that we need to be more vigilant about these kinds of situations and support each other when someone's in a tough spot 
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. But at the same time, it's beautiful to see how her family and friends are coming together to support each other and honor her memory 
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. You don't have to go through it alone 
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. And then he gets captured again after years of escape attempts... how did that even work? Anyway, this whole thing is just a total mess. The fact that Edgar had no memory of what happened next to Livye but DNA evidence clearly shows otherwise is just plain creepy 
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. It's crazy how quickly things can take a turn for the worse when you're dealing with domestic violence stuff 
. Edgar's actions were just so reckless and thoughtless... it's hard to imagine what Livye must have been going through before she died 
. It's just so sad that they didn't get to see Livye graduate or start her new life as a PA 
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. We need to keep talking about it and supporting those who are affected by it 
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. I mean, what's with these new-fangled dating apps and social media platforms? They're just making it easier for creeps like Matthew Edgar to stalk and manipulate their exes. And now, Livye Lewis is gone 
I mean, Edgar's been through some stuff, and maybe he wasn't in his right head when he sent that text... 
But at the same time, like, it was pretty obvious what was going on between him and Livye, you know? 
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. How many lives could he have ruined or even taken before he was caught? It's a never-ending cycle of abuse and violence. We need to be doing more to support victims of domestic violence and hold perpetrators accountable 
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... I mean, Livye was such a young life cut short in the prime of her 20s. It's like, what if she had made it out of Texas? What would her future hold? She was supposed to be a physician's assistant, for crying out loud! And those domestic violence charges against Edgar, that's just heartbreaking 
. I'm not surprised that Edgar was free on bail, though - domestic violence cases are often swept under the rug, and victims are left feeling powerless and scared 
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or, you know, take responsibility for their own actions. 99 years in prison? That's not justice, that's a slap on the wrist 
. And what about Cindy Hogan and her motherly love? Did she play a part in Livye's death too? 
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and now she's gone in an instant it's like, what if we could've done something to prevent it? 
but at least edgar is being held accountable for his actions justice might not be served yet but it's a start 
️ let's keep Livye's memory alive by spreading awareness about domestic violence and how important it is to seek help if you're in a toxic situation 
and i hope livye's family can find some peace now