FUGITIVE
CASE #: 2022-65
FUGITIVE CASE #: 2022-65
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Franklin Lamberth

Franklin Lamberth
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Missing From:

San Diego, California

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Case Disposition:

Edward’s son posted on YouTube on Aug 12, 2025 that Franklin was arrested in Texas earlier this year. Franklin’s warrant is no longer active in San Diego County’s warrant directory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J60kjHqUqP0

Summary:

Franklin Lamberth is wanted for the homicide of 60-year old Edward Manier III.

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Circumstances of Offense:

Authorities say that Franklin and Edward were among a group of people who went to a karaoke bar. Franklin and Edward then got into an argument in a parking lot and Franklin allegedly stabbed Edward to death. Franklin currently has an active murder warrant, according to San Diego County’s warrant database. Franklin might be in either Miami-Dade or Volusia County in Florida.

Additional Details:

Anyone with information on Franklin’s whereabouts should contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. Franklin should be considered very dangerous. Please consider sharing this so that Edward’s family can get justice and answers in their loved one’s case.

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Sunday, June 19, 2022 12:30am

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