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Belle Meade Hatchet Murder Suspect Confessed ‘In Detail’: Police
Accused hatchet murderer Domenic Micheli “admitted in detail” to killing his former employer Joel Paavola, Metro detectives said.

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Accused hatchet murderer Domenic Micheli “admitted in detail” to killing his former employer Joel Paavola, Metro detectives said.

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