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Breanna Howell

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early hours of March 19, 2025, the life of 31-year-old Breanna Howell was tragically cut short in Gary, Indiana. A Black/African American female, Howell was discovered outside the Willows Apartment Complex on Clark Road, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The Lake County Coroner's Office subsequently ruled her death a homicide.

The investigation into Howell's death quickly focused on her 24-year-old ex-boyfriend, Joequan D. Washington. According to witness statements, the two ...Read More
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  • Chicago Tribune: Law & Order: Man charged as accomplice in Howell murder
  • Chicago Tribune: Ex-boyfriend charged in woman’s Gary murder after arguing at barbecue
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    Victim Details

    Breanna Howell

    Female

    Black / African American

    Gary

    IN

    2025-03-19

    31

    Breanna

    Howell

    12/16/2025

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