Sheriff’s Office identifies child’s remains

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 08, 2023 11:40 PM CT | Published: July 08, 2023 11:11 PM CT

The Shelby County Medical Examiner has positively identified the body recovered Friday afternoon as Israel Powell, a 3-year-old who was reported missing Friday morning.

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Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming

Aarron Fleming covers public safety for The Daily Memphian, focusing on crime and the local court system. He earned his bachelor’s in journalism and strategic media from the University of Memphis.


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