Butte County Homicide Victim Identified As Chico Woman

The Butte County Sheriff’s Office identified 55-year-old Cass Jean Edison of Chico as the victim of an alleged homicide. Edison’s body was discovered Monday morning on the 200 block of Rose Avenue, just west of Chico. Edison was a freelance writer and editor. Christopher Swihart, 49, of Chico has been named as a possible suspect in the case. Swihart surrendered to authorities Wednesday. It is believed the two were acquainted.

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