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Man accused of stabbing ex-wife and her 2 children to death, sheriff’s office says
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· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They were identified as a 39-year-old woman, an 18-year-old daughter, and a 16-year-old son.
A tragic incident occurred in West Virginia. Three people lost their lives in a stabbing. The victims were a mother and her two children.
They were identified as a 39-year-old woman, an 18-year-old daughter, and a 16-year-old son. The suspect, a 39-year-old man, is facing charges. He is being held in jail after an arraignment.
The incident happened at a residence where the suspect and victims lived together. Further details about the incident are available from the source. The investigation is being handled by the Cabell County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: local Published: July 22, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A tragic incident occurred in West Virginia. Three people lost their lives in a stabbing. The victims were a mother and her two children. They were identified as a 39-year-old woman, an 18-year-old…
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