Billy Walker Powell Jr

Murdered

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Case Description
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On April 12, 2019, the body of 46-year-old Billy Walker Powell Jr. was discovered in Bayview Lake near Pleasant Grove, Alabama. Fishermen found his remains floating in the water and promptly notified authorities. Upon arrival, deputies located the body on the lake's north side, accessible only by boat. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as Powell, whose last known residence was in Trussville.

Following the discovery, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office initi ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Billy Walker Powell Jr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Bayview Lake

    AL

    2019-04-12

    46

    Billy

    Walker Powell Jr

    No

    11/09/2024

    Forum Posts (1)
    I am writing today to urge anyone with information about the murder of Billy to come forward and con... ...Read More
    07/19/2023