Fearless boy, 15, tried in vain to shield sister from evil dad who shot them both dead On July 5, 2018 John Edwards shot and killed his own two teenage children using a Glock pistol. The children were in hiding with their mum so they could escape from his evil abuse Jack Edwards, 15, was killed in his home by his dad while trying to protect his sister (Image: Copyright unknown) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. OurPrivacy Noticeexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.