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Saline County Teen Faces Capitol Murder Charges

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Updated: January 7, 2009
15 year old William Powell appeared in a Saline County courtroom Monday. Prosecutors say he shot and killed 62 year old D-L Avaritt. Powell allegedly stole a rifle, went to Avaritt`s home and shot him two times. A Benton Police officer picked Powell up after the murder and - according to an affadavit- Powell confessed to a string of crimes- including Avaritt`s murder. Powell was ordered to undergo a mental evaluation. He`s due back in court in late December.

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