Rayful Edmond, once the notorious king of cocaine in D.C., has died in federal custody at age 60, having reshaped the city’s drug landscape for decades.
Edmond's drug empire, responsible for the rise in homicides during the crack epidemic, ultimately generated millions weekly and linked to at least 30 murders.
Even after life imprisonment, Edmond managed to maintain influence, continuing his distribution network from prison until caught, leading to an additional 30 years.
His cooperation with authorities contributed to the arrest of numerous drug dealers, reflecting the complex legacy of a figure who both exploited and later helped disrupt the drug trade.
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