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Hog Farmer Killed, Ex-Wife Abducted in Tragic Incident
4/13/2026
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- Wesley Absher, 40, died in a hospital after allegedly killing hog farmer Brian Gabel, 44, and abducting Gabel's estranged wife on Tuesday.
- Absher reportedly assaulted his ex-wife before driving her three miles away.
- The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries and reported the incident to authorities.
- Absher had recently bonded out of jail and was divorcing his wife.
- Gabel's funeral took place on Friday.
