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Paula Wells

Case from Paintsville, KY dated Sep 09, 2022

Victim Details

Paula Wells

Female

White / Caucasian

Paintsville

KY

2022-09-09

56

Paula

Wells

07/05/2026

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On a tragic day in Paintsville, Kentucky, the life of 56-year-old Paula Wells was cut short in a brutal act of violence. On September 9, 2022, law enforcement responded to a call concerning a shooting at a residence on Depot Road. Upon arrival, they discovered a grim scene where three individuals, including Wells, had sustained fatal injuries from suspected foul play. Wells, along with Richard Morman, also 56, and 36-year-old Myrtle Pack, were all pronounced dead at the scene.

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  • The Independent Online: KSP looking for motive in Paintsville shooting
  • WOWK 13 News: Victims, suspect in Paintsville triple murder identified
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