John Brazil

Former Boston Police detective; lead investigator in Edwards murder

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

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Jury awards $3 million to Boston man wrongfully convicted of 1994 murder

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Held liable for $3 million by federal jury

James Lucien was 21 when he was convicted of the 1994 murder of Ryan Edwards and sentenced to life without parole. He spent 27 years in prison before a Suffolk County judge threw out the conviction in 2021.

Updated Oct 28