Scammer Monroe Edwards
Details |
|
Name: | Monroe Edwards |
Other Name: | |
Born: | 1808 |
whether Dead or Alive: | 1847 |
Age: | 39 |
Country: | United States |
Occupation: | Hematologist, oncologist |
Criminal / Fraud / Scam Charges: | Multiple counts of forgery and fraud |
Criminal / Fraud / Scam Penalty: | 10 years in prison |
Known For: | Forgery |
Description :
Monroe Edwards (1808 January 27, 1847) was an American slave trader, forger, and criminal who was the subject of a well-publicized trial and conviction in 1842. Originally from Kentucky, Edwards moved to New Orleans then settled in Texas. He smuggled slaves into Brazil in 1832 and used the proceeds to purchase land in Texas. In 1836, he was again smuggling slaves, this time into Texas.