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Karen Purnell, aged 52, tragically passed away on September 12, 2016, in Pocomoke City, Maryland. Her death was part of a harrowing incident that has left the community in shock and mourning. Karen was found deceased in her home alongside her father, Marvin Purnell Sr., aged 78, and her brother, Marvin Purnell Jr., aged 46. The Maryland State Police officially ruled the incident a murder-suicide. According to the investigation, Marvin Purnell Jr. shot his sister Karen in the back of the head and ...Read More
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Karen Purnell
Female
Black / African American
Pocomoke-city
MD
2016-09-12
52
Karen
Purnell
11/25/2025
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I've been following the Karen Purnell case closely, and one thing that stands out to me is the role ... ...Read More
11/30/2024
11/30/2024
I’ve been following the Purnell case since it first came to light, and it’s hard to process the ... ...Read More
08/10/2023
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Does anyone else find it incredibly sad how these tragedies often have rippling effects on those who... ...Read More
06/30/2023
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