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Ernest Powell

Case from Louisville, KY dated Apr 10, 2011

Victim Details

Ernest Powell

December 21, 2022

Male

Black / African American

Louisville

KY

2011-04-10

2011-04-10

22

Ernest

Powell

07/08/2026


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In the spring of 2011, the life of a young Louisville man was cut tragically short, leaving a family in mourning and a community with unanswered questions. Ernest 'Pete' Louis Powell III, a 22-year-old male, died on Sunday, April 10, 2011, in front of the Beecher Terrace apartment complex. His sudden and violent death marked the end of a life that was remembered for its vibrancy and warmth.

Ernest, known affectionately as 'Pete' to his friends and family, was a graduate of Western High Sc ...
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