Widow of slain correctional officer says VADOC made 'mistakes' in lead-up to her husband's death (copy) (copy) (copy) LUCA POWELL Richmond Times-Dispatch Mar 16, 2026 Mar 16, 2026 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Standing in their kitchen, Dawn Hall’s husband, Jeremy, said there had been an attack at work.kAmu@C E9C66 >@?E9D[ y6C6>J 925 366? H@C<:?8 2D 2 7F==J DH@C? 4@CC64E:@?2= @77:46C 2E #:G6C }@CE9 r@CC64E:@?2= r6?E6C :? D@FE9H6DE vC2JD@? r@F?EJ] p AC:D@?6C 2EE6>AE65 E@ 2EE24< y6C6>J FD:?8 2? :>AC@G:D65 AC:D@? 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New attorney is representing Wolfe as case moves forward The criminal case against Robert Nolan Wolfe, 50, of Marion, is continuing to make its way through the court system.
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