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Roanoke Teen Held for Grand Jury Action in Fatal Stabbing
William Fleming High School student John Cowan, 17, testified he acted in self defense after fatally stabbing Stefan Harris at a Roanoke bus stop on September 12. Judge Hoback ordered transfer to circuit court for possible adult indictment due to seriousness and nearing 18. Cowan said he carried a kitchen knife to keep Harris away.
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