Edward Eugene Harper
American former fugitive
Edward Eugene Harper (born March 1, 1946) is an American former fugitive who was wanted for sex crimes against children committed in 1993 and 1994. Harper was added to the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on November 29, 2008. After 15 years on the run, he was captured in Wyoming by the FBI on July 23, 2009.
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Early life and family
Edward Eugene Harper was born in New Mexico to Nell Trimue Harper, a Baptist from Forrest City, Arkansas. Edward Harper has at least three sisters, he has been married twice and has two children.
Personal life
Harper had little formal education.
He reportedly subscribed to the Sovereign citizen movement ideology and claimed to be a member of the Montana Freemen, although authorities have never been able to confirm his affiliation with the group.
Harper was diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder by a behavioral psychologist in Mississippi, shortly after his 1994 arrest. The disorder is characterized by a desire for social isolation, social anxiety and odd behavior. Harper is described as a survivalist, who has lived outside of modern society, but according to FBI Special Agent Ryan Arton he "could distinguish right from wrong".
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