David Lee Edwards, a man from Ashland, Kentucky, won a quarter-share of the Powerball $280 million jackpot in August 2001. It was one of the biggest lottery wins in history, but unfortunately, Mr Edwards ended up losing all of his winnings in just five years. During that time, he made several extravagant purchases, including a mansion in a gated community, a private jet, and more than a dozen expensive cars.
After winning the jackpot, Mr Edwards married his girlfriend Shawna Maddux in Malibu, California, and they set out to enjoy their new wealth. However, the combination of over-spending and drug addiction soon took their toll. By 2006, Mr Edwards and Ms Maddux were reportedly penniless and living in a storage shed covered in human feces.
Ms Maddux eventually left Mr Edwards and re-married. She and her new husband eventually took Mr Edwards in before finding a space for him in a hospice. Unfortunately, the hard living had taken its toll, and in 2013, Mr Edwards passed away at the age of 58.
