Pedie Edwards, a 39-year-old Black man, was reported missing by his family in Baltimore on November 1, 2023 after he failed to return to his home on North Decker Street. Investigators moved the case to homicide detectives after evidence in the initial missing-person probe suggested foul play.

On December 9, 2023 a fisherman found a body wrapped in plastic in the Hackensack River near the Eastern Spur of the New Jersey Turnpike in Secaucus. New Jersey authorities identified the remains as those of Edwards. An autopsy determined he died from gunshot wounds; investigators believe the killing occurred in Baltimore and the body was transported to New Jersey.

Edwards was a father of six, the youngest an infant of about four months. Baltimore and New Jersey law enforcement are working the case together, a reward of up to $8,000 has been offered, and no arrests or suspects have been publicly named. If anyone knew Pedie Edwards or has information about his disappearance and death, please come forward.