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Lawrence J. Howell

Death by Force
Case Description
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Lawrence J. Howell, aged 38, tragically lost his life on August 24, 2018, in Chesterfield, Virginia. Howell was fatally shot by Joshua M. Federico, the estranged husband of Howell's girlfriend, Sarah Federico. The incident occurred at Sarah Federico's home on Second Branch Road in the late hours of August 23, 2018. Howell's remains were discovered in a burn pit at a horse farm adjacent to Joshua Federico's home.

The case quickly escalated into a high-profile investigation. Joshua Federico ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Lawrence J. Howell

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Chesterfield

    VA

    2018-08-24

    38

    Lawrence

    J. Howell

    11/10/2025

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