Teen Suspect in Halloween Double Homicide Misses Court Date, Mother Steps In to Confirm Identity
Orlando, FL — A 17-year-old boy implicated in a fatal shooting on Halloween that left two dead and eight injured did not appear in court as scheduled on Saturday. Instead, his mother attended, making an emotional statement in his stead, simply to affirm his identity before the court. Jaylen Dwayne Edgar, the accused, faces severe charges including two counts of first-degree murder and six counts of attempted first-degree murder. Despite his absence, the proceedings revealed …