Homicides: Cynthia A. Payne

On 2-10-96 city employee Cynthia A. Payne was fatally stabbed more than 50 times, allegedly by her former boyfriend, while her horrified 4-year-old daughter looked on.

The day before the murder Payne had sought protection from her alleged assailant, but authorities said the existing law only provides a protection order against a spouse or member of the household.

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Convicted:

Name: Edward Eugene Bryant
Address: 2215 Germantown St.
Arrested: about 1:30 a.m. 2-11, about six hours after the murder.
Convicted: 12-12-96, of aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder.
Sentenced: 12-12-96, to life, plus 10-25 years consecutively.

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File created: 2-12-96

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Sources:

DDN 2-12-96; 2-13-96
DDN 12-13-96 "Bryant gets life for stabbing"

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