Edward Dale Brewer/Laurel County Detention Center
LONDON, KY (July 3, 2020) - The London Police Department is reporting that: On Wednesday, July 1st at 6:08 PM London Police were dispatched to the City of London's Levi Jackson Park regarding a deceased male found near the park's amphitheater. The victim was later identified as James L. Mays, 53 of Lexington, Ky.
Lt. Jessie Williams led the initial death investigation and an autopsy was conducted by the State Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort, Ky.
The medical examiner determined that the death of James L. Mays was a homicide.
Through investigation, on Thursday, July 2nd. London Police connected Edward D. Brewer, 42, of Lexington, Ky. to the homicide.
Edward D. Brewer was arrested and charged with:
- Murder
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
According to jail records, Brewer is being held on a $300,000.00 cash bond.
