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Lawrence J. Howell

Case from Chesterfield, VA dated Aug 24, 2018

Victim Details

Lawrence J. Howell

Male

White / Caucasian

Chesterfield

VA

2018-08-24

38

Lawrence

J. Howell

07/09/2026

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In the quiet community of Chesterfield, Virginia, the life of 38-year-old Lawrence J. Howell, a white male, was violently cut short on August 24, 2018. The events that unfolded painted a grim picture of domestic turmoil and a meticulously planned crime. Howell was fatally shot by Joshua M. Federico, the estranged husband of his girlfriend, Sarah Federico. The attack occurred at Sarah's home on Second Branch Road late on the night of August 23, 2018.

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  • WAVY: Va. man arrested, charged with shooting estranged wife and murdering her boyfriend
  • WTVR.com: Man accused of shooting estranged wife charged with her boyfriend’s murder
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