Mesa mother forgives son’s killer, co-writes book on their friendship

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — Debbi Edwards signed copies of a book she co-wrote with Shannon Musa at a book fair in Mesa last month. The book is based on the 1991 murder of Edwards’ 18-year-old son, Eric.

“The best way I can tell you is when the forgiveness happened. It lifted off me like a heavy, dark blanket,” Edwards said.

The murder

In December 1991, Eric Edwards’ remains were found in a ravine off a dirt road in Mesa.

“The body has been there for a number of days. It would be consistent with the time he was missing or reported missing,” Mesa Police Sgt. Mike Hayes said…

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