Quitman Man Arrested in Wife’s Death
In Quitman, Texas, a man named Weldon Powell has been arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Brittany Powell. Her body was discovered in their home's bathroom several days after she had texted her sister that she was…
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, November 8, 2026 — A resident of Quitman, Texas, has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his wife.
Weldon Powell was taken into custody and faces a murder charge in the death of Brittany Powell. Authorities discovered Brittany Powell’s body inside the couple’s home. The discovery was made in the residence’s bathroom several days after her last known communication.
According to reports, Brittany Powell had sent a text message to her sister indicating she was “not good.” This message was reportedly sent following a physical altercation she had with her husband, Weldon Powell. The exact date of the physical altercation, the date of the text message, and the precise date her body was discovered have not been publicly disclosed. The cause of death for Brittany Powell has also not been released, beyond the murder charge filed against her husband.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Brittany Powell’s death is ongoing. Further details regarding the timeline of events and the nature of the altercation are expected to be released by law enforcement as the investigation progresses. Authorities have not yet provided specific details about the physical altercation mentioned in the text message or the events that transpired after it. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
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