Danielle Christina V Perrin

Funeral is 1/5/08
Danielle Christina V Perrin
Died 12th April 2008
Born 14th April 1978
Mother of 3 girls.
Danielle was murdered.

Danielle 's youngest daughter goes to the same school as my son and I wanted to start this site for
all those who knew her. If at any point her own family wish to take over please just email me and I
will give you all the info for it. My heart goes out to her family and friends right now. So very
very sad. Can not stop thinking of the girls and what they must be going through. A double lose for
them.
local paper report
A SHOCKED community is coming to terms with the violent death of mum Danielle Powell.

Danielle, who was thought to be 29, died after suffering multiple stab wounds at her family's Poole
home in the early hours of Saturday.

Police were called to the block, at Goathorn Close, Turlin Moor, Hamworthy, after neighbours
reported a domestic disturbance.

Danielle was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics - it is thought she was stabbed at least 27
times with a large knife.

It is believed Danielle would have celebrated her 30th birthday yesterday.

Neighbours say she lived with her husband and three children, and they think her three girls were in
the flat at the time of the knife attack.

One neighbour said: "The family have lived here for a number of years and we would see the young
girls playing quite often.

"A lot of people come and go in this area, with people moving in and out all the time, but there is
a sense of community here. At the moment there is just this feeling of disbelief in the air.

"We simply cannot believe this has happened. Obviously our thoughts now are with the children, who I
think are being looked after by other family members."

Detectives from Dorset's Major Crime Investigation Team are leading the investigation.

Yesterday, a large blue tarpaulin still covered the first-floor flat's exterior as forensic teams
worked to establish exactly what happened.

One shocked resident said: "Everybody's hearts go out to the children now. This is such a sad thing
to happen."

Neighbour Paul Rolls, 38, told the Echo: "One of the neighbours next-door said she heard the girls
screaming at some stage in the morning.

"She said the girls came downstairs and found their mum."


A 38-year-old man, arrested on Saturday in Newport, Gwent, in connection with the incident, remains
in police custody as the investigation continues.
14th April 2008
Man appears in court over stabbing
A MAN has appeared at Bournemouth Magistrates Court today charged with the murder of his wife.

Kevin Jason Powell, 38, of Goathorn Close, Turlin Moor, Hamworthy, is charged with killing full-time
student and mum Danielle Powell.

Danielle, 29, died after suffering multiple stab wounds at the same address. Police were called to
the family's home in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Powell was remanded in custody and will next appear at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday April
23.

An inquest into Mrs Powell's death was opened at Bournemouth Coroner's Court this morning. The cause
of death was stated as multiple stab wounds.
local paper extract
DAUGHTERS' TRIBUTES TO MOTHER
By James Morton 17 April 2008.

YOU were the best mum in the world.

These are the heartbreaking last words from the 11-year-old daughter of murdered Hamworthy
mother-of-three Danielle Powell.

Danielle, who would have turned 30 on Monday April 14, was found dead at her flat in Goathorn Close,
Turlin Moor, on the morning of Saturday April 12.

Each of her three daughters have written letters to their devoted mum, who was a full-time student
at Kingston Maurward agricultural college studying a degree in animal behaviour and welfare.

Danielle's 11-year-old daughter Georgie wrote: "You were the best mum in the world. I really miss
you so much and I wish that you were here right now.

"Each day I think of you and it still makes me cry."

The 13-year-old daughter Adele said she wants to follow in her mum's footsteps by passing an animal
welfare degree.

She wrote: "I am going to pass no matter how long it takes or whatever it takes. I am going to do it
for you.

"I hope you are happy up in heaven watching over us with Simba the cat at your side."

Danielle's 12-year-old daughter Ashlie said her mum was a generous and loving person.

She wrote: "You have put a lot of good memories in everyone's heads and you always did a lot for
people.

"You always put a smile on people's faces, even when they were sad."

A statement from Danielle's mother, father, and older brother and sister said her children were a
credit to her.

"You grew into a wonderful woman and a best friend to many people - a caring mother always wanting
the best for her children," said the statement.

"You touched so many hearts in your brief lifetime - even ones you did not know of - and we will
keep you in our hearts forever."

Danielle's husband, 38-year-old Kevin Jason Powell, appeared at Bournemouth magistrates' on Tuesday
April 15 charged with her murder.

He was remanded in custody to appear at Winchester Crown Court on April 23.

Murderer heard ‘bad voice’ in his head
By Jim Durkin


A MAN who murdered his wife in a frenzied knife attack at their Poole home has been sentenced to
life imprisonment.

Jealous Kevin Jason Powell, who feared his relationship with 29-year-old Danielle was over for good
after she started seeing another man, launched his sick attack as she slept.

In the days before the murder last April, Powell told a family member he intended to kill Danielle.

Danielle awoke as the ferocious attack began but she was unable to fend off her powerfully-built
husband. She suffered 27 separate knife wounds and died at the Hamworthy maisonette.

Powell, 38, who suffers from a personality disorder leading to emotional instability, pleaded guilty
and was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court yesterday.

Passing sentence, Recorder Judge Broderick told Powell: "This certainly wasn't a spur of the moment
reaction. You went into Danielle's room, she was asleep in the bedroom, and you started to stab
her.

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"These last minutes must have been utterly terrifying for her. It simply doesn't bear thinking
about."

Danielle, who was murdered two days before her 30th birthday, was spending much of her time away
from Powell, who had a history of violence.

She was studying for a degree in animal welfare and behaviour at Kingston Maurward agricultural
college.

Powell told police he had two voices in his head on the night of the murder - one telling him to be
nice to Danielle, the other saying kill her'. Prosecution barrister Ian Pringle told the court: "He
succumbed to the bad voice."

More than 200 people attended Danielle's funeral and she was awarded her degree posthumously.
Kingston Maurward College, where Danielle was described as one of the best students, has set up an
annual grant and award in her name for students who overcome adversity.

A joint statement from Danielle's family welcomed the verdict, adding: "It won't bring Danielle back
but we do feel that we have got some justice today.

"We would like to thank everyone involved including the police, ambulance crew, all our friends,
neighbours and family and everyone at Kingston Maurward College for their support.

"Danielle's memory will live on through the Danielle Perrin Memorial Award."

Detective Inspector Jez Noyce also welcomed the sentence, adding: "This was a particularly callous
murder."

7:41pm today