Another Powerball winner in trouble

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TheGameGrl — Sun, 04 Dec 2005 14:31:17 GMT

Woah.. is all I can say ..or think! I saw the tv program , and indeed this guy lived the charmed life. Statues of the blues brothers in his back yard. He *seemed* relatively together in his thoughts and conveyance when interviewed. I do hope he gets some rehabilitative help. It would be the best investment he can make. Ones health is sooo important.

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sirbrad — Sun, 04 Dec 2005 02:53:36 GMT

Also true to never believe everything you read.

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Editgap — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 23:29:02 GMT

I saw him on a TLC show about overnight jackpot millionaires or something. He was a slick talker and very believeable. He sounded like a really changed man. He talked about his charity work 9-11 disaster, and sounded geniunely good hearted. I am disappointed to hear this sad story.Not that I don't believe alot of people a hooked on drugs. But on the other side, I wonder what lenght some people could go to frame others out of jealousy. You just never know. Especially while they would be investiga... [ More ]

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sirbrad — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 20:57:22 GMT

Yes I posted about the show being on awhile back. Further proof that the lotterty does not change old habits for most, it only encourages more indulgence in them. Good or bad.

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fxsterling — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 19:44:20 GMT

i saw the show he looked like he didn't fit in also he had 5 shots in that afternoon drink

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Clairvoyance — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 19:16:25 GMT

David Edwards Rings a BellOh my Goodness, that looks like the same guy that was on the Lottery Winners TV show I watched last Month on Cable TV! Yes, I sure does! I think it is HIM! LOL

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bellyache — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 19:14:34 GMT

I remember seeing David Edwards on that lottery program. I guess winning a bunch of money doesn't change ones behavior.

Another Powerball winner in trouble

petergrfn — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 19:04:56 GMT

State probe, drug arrest trip up Powerball winnerSaturday, December 03, 2005In a tiny Kentucky town four years ago, a down-on-his-luck ex-convict named David Edwards stepped into a gas station and plunked down a few dollars for a handful of Powerball lottery tickets.Days later, he was $27 million richer and full of grand plans. He married a woman 20 years younger, resolved to abandon his hard-luck-and-handcuffs days and bought, among other things, a $1.2 million home in a gated Palm Beach Garden... [ More ]