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Michelle Trout

Case from Washington, MO dated Jan 11, 2023

Victim Details

Michelle Trout

Female

White / Caucasian

Washington

MO

2023-01-11

51

Michelle

Trout

07/08/2026

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In the winter of 2023, the life of 51-year-old Michelle Anne Trout was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting. The incident unfolded on the evening of January 11th in the parking lot of a Best Western Hotel located in Washington, Missouri. Another individual, a man, was also injured during the event and was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment.

The investigation into the shooting quickly pointed to a primary suspect: Michelle's estranged husband, Powell Trout Jr., ...
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  • KJLU 88.9 FM: Court records state Franklin County man accused of recent murder shot his estranged wife
  • The Missourian: Estranged husband charged with murder after fatally shooting wife in hotel parking lot
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    I just came across a detail in Michelle's case that I can’t stop thinking about. I read that the s... ...Read More
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