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Title: Serial Killer’s Daughter Confronts Him Behind Bars Over Explosive Diary Entry That Suggests She Too Was a Victim
April Balascio, the daughter of serial killer Edward Wayne Edwards, has written a new book, “Raised by a Serial Killer: Discovering the Truth About My Father,” detailing her discovery of her father’s true identity and his horrific crimes.
In the book, Balascio reveals that she grew up in a nomadic lifestyle, moving every six months to a year without warning, as her father seemed to be constantly on the run. She recalls many nights waking up to find her father waking the household to pack, telling them they were leaving, often with no clear explanation. As a child, Balascio was initially unsuspicious, but as she grew older, she began to sense that something was off.
The family eventually settled in Watertown, Wisconsin, where Edwards worked as a handyman. However, Balascio’s sense of unease only grew, particularly after her parents’ divorce when she was around 12 years old.
Balascio, now in her 40s, began digging into her father’s past and eventually discovered that he was a serial killer. She found that police had reopened the case of the “Sweetheart Murders,” in which two teenagers, Timothy Hack and Kelly Drew, went missing in 1980. Edwards was questioned but denied any involvement.
In 2009, Balascio approached detectives with her suspicions, sharing her memories of her father’s unusual behavior and fascination with crime announcements in the local newspaper. She also recalled how her father would often talk about the victims and make ominous comments. Edwards’ DNA matched the genetic material found at the crime scene, and he was arrested in Kentucky, where he had moved with his wife.
Edwards confessed to five murders, including the deaths of two couples in Ohio in 1977 and one in 1996. He spent 23 years behind bars and died in 2011.
Balascio reflects on the devastating impact her father’s crimes have had on victims’ families and the community, saying, “I have so much empathy and sympathy for the parents who lost their children. I still break down and cry when I think about the devastation my father has caused.”
Despite her father’s confession to five murders, Balascio believes there may be more victims out there and hopes her story will bring closure to those affected by her father’s crimes.