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Travis Wayne Pannell

Death by Force
Case Description
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Travis Wayne Pannell, a 30-year-old man from Halifax, Virginia, was found dead on October 24, 2019, in Franklin County, Virginia. His body was discovered on the side of the road in the 7900 block of Jubal Early Highway after he had been reported missing since October 8, 2019. Pannell was last seen on October 4, 2019, at a party in Roanoke, Virginia, before he got into a car and disappeared. The Medical Examiner determined that Pannell died from gunshot wounds, and his death was ruled a homicide. ...Read More
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  • WSET: 2 facing charges in 2019 Franklin County roadside murder
  • WSLS: Authorities identify body found on side of road in Franklin County
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    Victim Details

    Travis Wayne Pannell

    Male

    Black / African American

    Hardy

    VA

    2019-10-24

    30

    Travis

    Wayne Pannell

    11/18/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the case of Travis Wayne Pannell? I just can't get over how his story... ...Read More
    12/23/2024
    I’ve been following Travis Pannell’s case closely, and my thoughts are with his family as they c... ...Read More
    03/25/2024
    I can't stop thinking about what Pannell's mom, Janet, must be going through. As a parent, I can’t... ...Read More
    06/20/2023
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