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Irvin Ellis Powell

Case from Sublette, KS dated Mar 17, 1995

Victim Details

Irvin Ellis Powell

Male

White / Caucasian

Sublette

KS

1995-03-17

48

Irvin

Ellis Powell

07/12/2026

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In the quiet plains of Sublette, Kansas, a tragic event unfolded that would cut short the life of a dedicated public servant. Irvin Ellis Powell, a 48-year-old White male, served his community as both a jailer and a dispatcher for the Haskell County Sheriff's Office. His commitment to law enforcement was a cornerstone of his life in the small, tight-knit town.

On March 17, 1995, the routine of the Haskell County Jail was shattered by a desperate and violent escape attempt. Three inmates, ...
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  • Haskell County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Irvin Ellis Powell
  • Irvin Ellis Powell (1946-1995) - Memorials - Find a Grave

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