ART OF DECEPTION
MISSING LOCAL
PHOTOGRAPHER FOUND
WISTERIA, WI — The
small, picturesque town of Wisteria was shaken late Tuesday afternoon when
local photographer Eddie Parsons, 62, was found deceased inside the old
Hendrickson barn, a long-abandoned structure known to be frequented by hikers.
Parsons, a familiar exhibitor at the Wisteria Frame Up Gallery and a mentor to
many of the town’s amateur photographers, was discovered by a local hiker, who
immediately notified authorities.
Mrs. Marion
Parsons shared how her son loved nature and capturing the unseen with his
camera. She also said Eddie called every day without fail; when she hadn’t
heard from him, she prayed each night that her beloved son would come home in
time for dinner with a story about what his lens had captured.
Parsons was known
for his breathtaking rural landscapes and historic preservation work, often
highlighting Wisteria’s forgotten landmarks—including the Hendrickson barn
itself. His most recent project focused on documenting decaying farmsteads
throughout the county.
“Forgive
me, Mrs. Parsons,” Lucas moaned with regret. He hadn’t had the heart—or the
desire—to visit her, let alone call to check on her well-being. He didn’t want
to hear how she felt when Rogers had knocked on her door, how she had reacted
to the news that her only son, the light of her life, was gone—forever. Lucas
wasn’t ready to face that pain when he had his own to bear. Reading
about it was more than enough.
The Wisteria
Police Department is asking anyone who may have seen Parsons or his vehicle
near the Hendrickson property between Saturday and Tuesday to come forward.
Authorities have
cordoned off the barn as the DOJ Forensics Unit continues to examine the scene.
A preliminary autopsy is expected later this week.
If you have
information related to this case, please contact the Wisteria Police
Department.
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The Wisteria Gazette
Serving
the Wisteria Community Since 1870
Lucas
rolled the paper up as tight as he could. Back inside his home, he found
himself in the darkroom, pulling down developed photos and tossing them into a
box along with his cameras.
“I
never want to see these again,” he vowed, locking the door behind him.