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John Able

Death by Force
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John Anthony Able, a 48-year-old male from Butler, Tennessee, died on May 17, 2017. His death was linked to a double-murder case in Chilhowie, Virginia, where he was identified as the suspect. Able was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound in Johnson County, Tennessee. He was considered armed and dangerous at the time of his death.

Authorities in Virginia had charged Able with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of using a firearm during the commission of a fe ...Read More
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  • HeraldCourier.com: Man wanted in double homicide found dead in Tennessee
  • UPDATE: Double homicide suspect found de - WCYB
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    Victim Details

    John Anthony Able

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Butler

    TN

    2017-05-17

    48

    John

    Able

    11/06/2025

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