“Truth, will come to light; murder cannot long be hid.” —Shakespeare In Search of Justice: Uncovering 67 Years of Questions Yesterday marked a pivotal moment in our quest for answers. Running on three hours of sleep, I navigated Albany’s maze-like streets—playing investigator, videographer, and navigator—searching for the truth about my aunt, Rosetta Westbrook Edwards. It’s been 67 years since her murder, and we won’t rest until the full story comes to light. The Address Mystery We made a discovery that raises significant questions. Official records and Rosetta’s death certificate, along with nearly every newspaper article, listed the crime scene as 99 Orange Street. Yet Aunt DD, who was just 9 when Rosetta was killed, remembered a different location. She recalled visiting her sister’s apartment, and it didn’t match the official records. “It was on a major thoroughfare,” she recalled—Clinton Avenue, lined with trees and bustling with traffic—not the quiet, run-down residential street across from towering smokestacks we found on Orange Street. As we walked along both streets, Aunt DD provided vivid details of the apartment’s layout, with stairs leading to a neighbor’s door and an alcove below. My uncle Gene’s memories align with hers, yet we must remain objective. The official records point to 99 Orange Street, but even so, these records may be flawed. Aunt DD has a near-photographic memory and, as a visual artist, her descriptions are striking. Still, I must entertain the possibility of a misremembering, however unlikely. Photos of 99 Orange Street from the 1950s, or of any property that might have stood at the now-vacant 57 Clinton Avenue, would be invaluable. Historical building plans could provide insight into this mystery. The Meeting at the Albany Police Department Our meeting with Commander Chris Cornell and Detective Josiah Jones was a step forward in our journey for truth, but it also raised concerns. While the officers were polite and professional, the records we were seeking—police reports, blotters, and, most importantly, the coroner’s report—were not provided. We were directed to the Department of Vital Statistics, which handles death certificates, not coroner’s reports. This seemed like an unintentional misstep or perhaps a misunderstanding, but it did not yield the answers we need. They reassured us with, “Just because we haven’t found it doesn’t mean it’s not there,” but we were left with no timeline or path forward. More Questions Than Answers We walked away with more questions than answers: Why was the crime scene address misreported in the death certificate and news coverage? How did the four-generation Tuffey police dynasty affect the investigation? Could Rosetta’s murder be linked to the subsequent killings of Dorothy Waterstreet, Beatrice Furbeck, and Carole Segretta between 1958 and 1961? Startling New Clues Later, at the Albany Library, we discovered an eyewitness composite sketch from the time of Rosetta’s murder. It bears a striking resemblance to a prime suspect—potentially linking him to Rosetta’s murder and the unsolved killings that followed. This further strengthens the need for a deeper reexamination of the case. The Path Forward We’re done waiting for promises. The time for quiet patience has ended. Our next steps: Filing aggressive FOIA requests for any and all records Planning an extended investigation in Albany Rallying citizen investigators and civil rights advocates Engaging journalists, politicians, and lawyers who will help us demand answers For the last six months, Aunt DD and I have been tirelessly piecing together this case. Now, with help from kind strangers and little support, we’re closer than ever to the truth. The Final Note While the officers were respectful, I couldn’t help but notice inconsistencies. Referring us to the Department of Vital Records for a coroner’s report—records that simply don’t exist there—felt like a distraction. No seasoned investigator would make that mistake, and it added to my doubts about the transparency of this process. CBS6, which initially expressed interest in Rosetta’s case, suddenly went silent. Where is the commitment to real investigative journalism? Where is the willingness to uncover the truth, no matter where it leads? The time for silence is over. The time for justice is now. We will not allow 67 years of unanswered questions to remain buried. We are coming for the truth, and we will not stop until we find it. 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