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Social worker makes frantic 911 call moments before Powell kills sons

Social worker makes frantic 911 call moments before Powell kills sons

GRAHAM, Wash. -- The social worker who brought the young sons of Josh Powell to see him for a supervised visit begged authorities for help after he slammed the door in her face, before ringing back screaming that he had "exploded the house...  Read Full Story

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