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Seattle Man Accused of Dismembering Girlfriend, Faces $4M Bail

7/12/2025

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Willie James McCoo, Jr., 55, stands accused of brutally murdering his girlfriend, Kiara Sewell, 31, in Seattle. The shocking discovery of her dismembered body in June 2023 has left the community reeling. With a troubling criminal past and surveillance footage tying him to the scene, McCoo now faces a staggering $4 million bail and impending charges.

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Willie James McCoo, Jr., 55, stands accused of brutally murdering his girlfriend, Kiara Sewell, 31, in Seattle. The shocking discovery of her dismembered body in June 2023 has left the community reeling. With a troubling criminal past and surveillance footage tying him to the scene, McCoo now faces a staggering $4 million bail and impending charges.