King City axe murderer convicted, stated he attacked because of meth use

Man convicted of 2022 axe-killing

Kevin James Powell of Greenfield has been found guilty of first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder, District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced Thursday morning. A jury found Powell guilty of the September 2022 attack which he carried through with an axe. On Sep. 14, 2022, the deceased victim and his brother were staying at a Motel 6 in King City while they were in town for work. The two were standing outside of the motel room w…

King City axe murderer convicted, stated he attacked because of meth use

A now-convicted axe murderer testified he killed a man at a motel because he was under the influence of a synthetic stimulant.

Jury convicts local “Axe Murderer” from a 2022 crime; Monterey County DA’s Office

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The Monterey County District Attorney announced that a local jury convicted Kevin James Powell of first-degree murder and attempted murder for a crime committed on September 14, 2022. They said the victim and his brother were visiting from out of town for work and staying at the Motel 6 in King City. After returning from dinner one night, the DA's office said that the two men were standing outside their hotel room ta…