Richey James Edwards

Richey James Edwards (1967-1995?) is the missing member of the Welsh rock band Manic Street Preachers.

Disappearance

He disappeared on February 1 1995 on the day that the Manics were due to fly to America for a promotional tour. He checked out of the London Embassy hotel at seven in the morning and was never seen again. His silver Vauxhall Cavalier car was discovered thirteen days later in a car park near the Severn Bridge with a flat battery. This prompted speculation that he killed himself by throwing himself into the River Severn. However, this has never been proven because of lack of a body.

Related Topics:
February 1 - 1995 - America - London - Vauxhall Cavalier - Severn Bridge - Battery - River Severn

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

There have been a number of alleged sightings of Edwards, especially in the years immediately following his disappearance. However none of these have proved conclusive and all have been rejected by investigators. While his family had the option of declaring him legally dead in 2002 after being missing for seven years, they opted not to, choosing to keep it as a missing person case.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

There has recently been some speculation on internet chatrooms that The Darkness's new bass player Richie Edwards is in fact Richey James Edwards of the Manics.

Related Topics:
The Darkness - Richie Edwards

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~