Man Arrested in Quitman, Texas, in Connection with Wife’s Death
In Quitman, Texas, 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 stating she was 'not good'.
Lafayette, IN, November 8, 2026 —
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his wife in Quitman, Texas. Authorities have identified the suspect as Weldon Powell, who is facing charges related to the murder of his wife, Brittany Powell.
Brittany Powell’s body was reportedly discovered several days ago. The discovery was made in the bathroom of the couple’s home. The circumstances surrounding the discovery followed a text message Brittany Powell allegedly sent to her sister. In the message, she stated that she was “not good.” The exact date of the text message and the subsequent discovery of her body were not immediately provided.
The Quitman Police Department is handling the investigation. Further details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the discovery, the specific cause of death, or the evidence leading to the arrest of Weldon Powell have not been publicly released at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
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