Man arrested for murder in Quitman following welfare concern investigation

QUITMAN, Texas (KLTV) - A man has been arrested by Wood County deputies following a welfare check in Quitman.

Weldon Ray Powell is charged with murder, the victim being identified as Britany May Powell, his wife, according to Wood County Sheriff Kelly Cole.

The investigation was launched on November 4 by deputies when they responded to a welfare concern call on CR 1226. When they arrived, they found circumstances that led them to believe a possible crime had occurred. During the investigation they found the body of Brittany Powell.

The sheriff’s office is still investigating.