Husband charged in murder of Rep. Frank's niece

[wa state wanderer]

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.

Police say Powell was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds and 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.)

[JohnKleeb]

1. thats sad

prayers for the Frank family.

[Old and In the Way]

2. Very horrible....so sorry to hear this.

Best wishes to thefamily and Rep. Frank.

[MaineDem]

3. Ann canceled a trip to Maine this weekend

She was scheduled to hold a Women's Voices training session. I was looking forward to learning from her. I had heard she had a family emergency but to find out it was this is horrid!

My condolences to the entire family. How very sad.

Edited for spelling.

[blm]

5. Immensely sad.

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[JI7]

4. this is so horrible

both barney frank and his sister ann lewis are great people. i'm sorry for them and the rest of their family for what has happened.

[AlCzervik]

7. Ann Lewis the former Clinton

Aide? I love her! Thats terrible about his niece, domestic violence doesnt care if your rich or poor. Sucks.

[JI7]

8. yes, it's her

the former clinton aide ann lewis is barney frank's sister. i have seen her speak a few times and she is great. feel so bad for that family.

[burrowowl]

6. That is so sad

Barney Frank's family are in my thoughts.

[VLC98]

9. How awful.

If I'm thinking of the right person, Ann Lewis is often a guest on Crossfire and is one of my favorites. Poor lady.