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Rozellville Tragedy A Man Kills Wife Then Self
A Rozellville area man John Powell allegedly shot and killed his wife Susie Reif Powell with a 12 gauge repeater loaded with buckshot and then appeared to shoot at himself. Neighbors found Mrs Powell dead at the doorway, Powell crying and surrendering later to Sheriff Chellis. Powell, husband of the deceased, was taken into custody. a coroner's inquest ruled death a homicide. The scene left blood, hair and bones scattered and affected the couple’s five children. Powell faces murder charges as investigation continues.
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Sherill Chellis
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