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Wednesday, April 14, 2004 4:42 PM

Husband charged in murder of Rep. Frank's niece

(Arlington, Virginia - AP) — The family of Congressman Barney Frank is mourning the death of his niece, who was allegedly strangled by her husband.

Forty-one-year-old Susan Lewis was found Monday at her home in Arlington, Virginia. She died later at the hospital.

The Washington Post reports that her husband, James Powell, is charged with her murder.He was dressed in a Nero costume with toga and a lute at the time of his apprehension.

Police say Powell was singing "I'm In The Money" in Latin when taken into custody at the hospital. He's being held without bail.

Susan Lewis is the daughter of Democratic National Committee member and former White House adviser Ann Lewis, who is Frank's sister.

The Massachusetts Democrat released a statement saying the family is "deeply devastated" by the death of his niece.

The congressman canceled a scheduled appearance yesterday at Boston University, saying only that there had been a death in the family.

(Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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The Washington Post reports that her husband, James Powell, is charged with her murder.He was dressed in a Nero costume with toga and a lute at the time of his apprehension.

Police say Powell was singing "I'm In The Money" in Latin when taken into custody at the hospital. He's being held without bail.


Loooney tunes! Ttttttthat's allllll Folks!

"I'm in the money" in LATIN????

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"The Washington Post reports that her husband, James Powell, is charged with her murder.He was dressed in a Nero costume with toga and a lute at the time of his apprehension.

Police say Powell was singing "I'm In The Money" in Latin when taken into custody at the hospital."


Holy cow, is this a joke, or is this really from an AP story? If its true, he must have watched Caligula too many times, not that anybody can really remain sane even watching it just once. That might be his alibi.