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Body of 70-year-old man wanted for double murder at Reelfoot Lake found

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says David Vowell’s body was found in the area where he was wanted for shooting two hunters to death.

Credit: TBI

TBI: 70-year-old man body found, wanted in double murder

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. — The body of an Obion County man wanted in connection to a double homicide investigation has been found Saturday afternoon.

According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 70-year-old David Vowell's body was recovered at around 3:00 p.m. in Reelfoot Lake in Tiptonville, Tennessee.

Authorities say the body was found near the area where he shot two hunters earlier this week.

Investigators say an autopsy will be performed.

BREAKING UPDATE: The body of David Vowell has been recovered in the waters of Reelfoot Lake. He was located around 3 p.m., today, near the area of the incident. His identity has been confirmed and an autopsy will be performed. pic.twitter.com/OIGCOOXkJZ
— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) January 31, 2021

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