Delaware State Police arrested 38-year-old Brandon Holland, and 43-year-old Edward Jobes, both of Dover, Delaware, for murder and other related charges following a death investigation that occurred in Dover last week.
On March 20, 2025, troopers responded to a residence on the 1300 block of Wyoming Mill Road, Dover, to check on the welfare of the resident following a report from a healthcare facility that caused concern for the resident’s safety and well-being. Upon arriving at the residence, troopers found the victim, 77-year-old Lynda Carson-Fizer, deceased with physical injuries. Due to the unknown circumstances surrounding the victim’s death, the Delaware State Police Homicide Unit assumed the investigation.
In the ensuing investigation, Homicide Detectives discovered an acquaintance of the victim, identified as Brandon Holland, had assaulted the victim during an argument on March 17, 2025. Following the assault, Holland, and a second suspect, identified as Edward Jobes, fled from the residence, rendering the victim with no means to care for herself or seek aid due to her injuries.
On March 23, 2025, Holland and Jobes were taken into custody without incident. Both suspects were taken to Troop 3, where they were each charged with murder.
Holland was charged with the crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,001,000 cash bond.
- Murder 2nd Degree (Felony)
- Criminal Contempt
Jobes was charged with the crime listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7, and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,000,000 cash bond.
- Murder 2nd Degree (Felony)
The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking for anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective D. Grassi by email at daniel.grassi@delaware.gov or by calling 302-365-8441. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of a crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and need assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit / Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll-free hotline at 1-800-VICTIM-1 (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the Victim Services Unit at DSP_VictimServicesMail@delaware.gov.
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