Former Daybell Case Investigator Nick Edwards Discusses Career, New Book in First Interview
Nick Edwards, who served as an investigator with the Idaho Attorney General’s Office during the high-profile Chad Daybell murder case, is speaking publicly for the first time about his career in a new interview series covering Idaho courts and criminal justice.
Edwards later went on to lead the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit and remains an active member of the Idaho National Guard. He has channeled his law enforcement and military experience into a newly published book titled The Guard.
A Career at the Intersection of Investigation and Service
Edwards’ background spans some of the most technically demanding areas of criminal investigation, from a nationally recognized child exploitation task force to a case that drew international media attention to eastern Idaho. His transition from active investigations to authorship marks a new chapter in a career defined by public service.
The interview touches on his work during the Daybell investigation, the challenges of leading the ICAC unit, and his continued commitment to the National Guard — as well as details behind the writing of The Guard.
Tyler Robinson Case Also in Focus
In addition to the Edwards interview, the latest courtroom update includes a breakdown of proceedings in the Tyler Robinson case, which saw notable developments during a recent morning session. For more on other active Idaho criminal cases, including the trial set for the man charged in the murder and kidnapping of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan, Bannock County News continues to follow the courts beat across the region.
Readers tracking the wider landscape of Idaho court proceedings may also be interested in coverage of the mistrial declared in a taxidermist’s poaching evidence case, another recent development drawing attention in Idaho courtrooms.
What Comes Next
Edwards’ book The Guard is currently available for order. Further details on the Tyler Robinson case are expected as proceedings continue. Bannock County News will continue to monitor court activity across Bannock County and Southeast Idaho. For statewide legal and government news, visit IdahoNews.co.