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Ed Bozarth was found dead in his boat on July 1, 2007. In 2012, Ed’s wife, Denise Bozarth, confessed to killing Ed, stating that he came at her with a gun and therefore she killed him in self-defense.
However, in 2014, after her confession was deemed invalid by a judge, she pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to twelve years in prison.
Season 3 episode 6 of Oxygen's Killer Relationships with Faith Jenkins, titled, Beneath the Surface will delve deep into this homicide that took nearly half a decade to be cracked. The episode will air on September 21, 2024, at 8 pm EST. The synopsis of the same reads:
"Ed Bozarth lives life on the sea, but paradise turns deadly when the dashing adventurer is found dead on his boat in Key Largo, Fla. Just below the surface, investigators discover a secret past, a life full of intrigue and enemies within.".
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A fractured skull and 4 other key details surrounding Ed Bozarth's murder
1) Ed Bozarth's body was wrapped in a bag and he was left incapacitated
According to CBS, Ed's lifeless body was discovered in the boat's starboard engine room. The corpse was discovered enveloped in a canvas sail storage bag, serving as a makeshift body bag. Ed was discovered wrapped in a towel and bound with a rope. The murderer also wrapped a belt around Ed's neck.
2) Ed Bozarth's skull was shattered
As reported by CBS, autopsy reports stated that Ed was hit on the skull several times. His skull was fractured and he had multiple injuries all over his body. Ed’s friend Lowry talked to CBS about how brutally Ed was murdered and revealed:
"Seven distinct, hard blows to the head so bad that they had to go to the University of Florida to have the skull reconstructed to even see what type of object killed him."
3) Ed's body was discovered a week after the murder
As reported by CBS, Ed’s body was found in the engine room of his boat. When there was a foul smell coming from within the boat, there was a search to locate the source of the smell. This led to the discovery of Ed’s deceased body. When the sheriffs arrived, they discovered that the air conditioners of the boat were set to 60 degrees.
4) No murder weapon was found at the crime scene
Reportedly, after Ed’s body was discovered and it was evident from the autopsy that he died because of blunt force trauma to the head, it was clear that someone hammered his skull down.
However, no murder weapon was retrieved from the scene. There were no other traces of DNA or evidence too, which made it hard for the investigators to link someone to the crime.
5) Ed’s wife wanted to hire a killer to have him killed
Allegedly, Ed’s wife Denise Bozarth had revealed to David Campbell, with whom she was having an affair, that she wanted to hire a killer who could kill her husband and make the whole thing look like an accident. She was also willing to offer $10,0000 to the killer, who would help her with the murder.
Another witness Bonnie Colon also revealed that when she lived with Ed and Denise, Denise would often talk about killing Ed and the huge sum of money she would get upon Ed’s death.
Watch season 3 episode 6 of Oxygen's Killer Relationships with Faith Jenkins, to know more details surrounding Ed Bozarth's death.
