The abduction of a woman by her estranged husband in Pekin early Monday reached a protracted conclusion Tuesday with the discovery of her body and an ensuing standoff with her alleged killer. Phouvone Sophanavong, 45, held police at bay with a gun for more than nine hours in his home at 703 NE Monroe St.
Abducted Woman's Body Found; Estranged Husband Shoots Himself
Journal Star staff, Journal Star
Tue, 11/05/2013 - 1:38pm
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