Texas man charged after wife found dead in bathroom

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 8 Nov, 11:06 · Archive

A Texas man has been charged with murdering his wife after her body was found in their home's bathroom.

Weldon Powell has been charged with the murder of his wife, Brittany Powell. According to arrest documents released by the Wood County Sheriff's Office, Powell allegedly shot her in the head and left her in the bathroom for several days.

Brittany Powell's brother-in-law called Wood County dispatch on Wednesday with a welfare concern. He and his sister, Brittany's sister, had not heard from her in three days, which was unusual. Three days earlier, Brittany had told them about a physical altercation between herself and her husband. When her sister asked if she was safe, Brittany texted back that she 'was not good' and said she would call them as soon as she could.

The brother-in-law told a deputy that neither Brittany nor her husband had shown up for work in three days, which was unusual for both of them. He also said he had Brittany on his Life360 app; the last location showing was three days prior at Lake Quitman. He went to that location on Wednesday around noon but was unsuccessful in finding her. He tried again at 2:30 p.m. to contact the Powells.

Deputies arrested Weldon Powell on Wednesday in connection with his wife's murder. The family's concerns about Brittany not answering their calls or showing up for work prompted the welfare check that led to the discovery.

How it is being reported

• Woman allegedly killed by husband texted sister she was ‘not good’ days before her body was foundA man charged in his wife’s murder allegedly shot her in the head and left her in the bathroom for several days, according to arrest documents.WIFR · 8 Nov, 10:35
• Woman allegedly killed by husband texted sister she was ‘not good’ days before her body was foundA man charged in his wife’s murder allegedly shot her in the head and left her in the bathroom for several days, according to arrest documents.Kfvs12 · 8 Nov, 10:35
• Woman allegedly killed by husband texted sister she was ‘not good’ days before her body was foundA man charged in his wife’s murder allegedly shot her in the head and left her in the bathroom for several days, according to arrest documents.Wandtv · 8 Nov, 10:35

In this story: Weldon Powell · Brittany Powell · Wood County Sheriff's Office · Quitman · Texas

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