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Michael Powell

Death by Force
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Michael Powell, a 36-year-old male from Lumberton, North Carolina, was found dead on August 8, 2017. His body was discovered in a wooded area near the end of Leggett Street. The medical examiner confirmed that Powell died from a gunshot wound. Due to the extent of the decomposition of the body, officers were not immediately able to identify the victim.

The Lumberton Police Department, along with agents from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation , are investigating Powell's deat ...Read More
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  • Robesonian: Police: Dead man was shot | Robesonian
  • The Fayetteville Observer: Man found dead in Lumberton is identified
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    Victim Details

    Michael Powell

    Male

    Lumberton

    NC

    2017-08-08

    36

    Michael

    Powell

    11/11/2025

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