Rebecca Diane Merkel, dubbed the "Walmart of drugs," sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl sales linked to a death.
Rebecca Diane Merkel, 43, known as the "Walmart of drugs," was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for distributing fentanyl that led to a user's death in Longview, Texas. Merkel and six co-defendants sold various illegal drugs, including methamphetamine and fentanyl-laced pills, attracting dealers from multiple counties. The case was investigated by the ATF, DEA, and local police.
November 23, 2024
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