38-Year-Old Woman Charged with Murder in Maine

A 38-year-old woman was charged with Murder after a man was found dead Friday night and another man had severe head injuries in Norridgewock.

Woman Charged with Murder

The Maine State Police said Kendall Purnell from Norridgewock was arrested Saturday afternoon.

Injured Man in Critical Condition

The body of the dead man was taken to the Chief Medical Examiner's Office. The injured man was flown by LifeFlight to Eastern Maine Medical Center in critical condition.

Woman was Driving Homeowner’s Car

Police said Purnell was seen driving the homeowner's car. She was apprehended, brought in for questioning and charged with Murder. Purnell was taken to the Somerset County Jail.

Identities of Victims

Police have not released the names and ages of the two victims or their connection to Purnell.

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