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Jun 2021
41m 47s

“The Quiet Dell Killer” Harry Powers

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Harry Powers lived a life shrouded in mystery, so tracing his origins is difficult. But here's what we know: he was a conman without a conscience, and he was a ruthless killer whose victim count might be higher than anyone ever imagined...

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