13-year-old Lataya Powell stabbed mother and brother in Wilkes-Barre, PA, over phone argument; charged as adult with homicide, assault, and tampering.

13-year-old girl, Lataya Powell, stabbed her mother and younger brother at their home in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, allegedly during an argument involving Powell's mobile phone. She is being charged as an adult with homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence. While being led away by police, Powell expressed feelings of regret, guilt, and self-disgust.

March 31, 2024
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