WIRT MAN DEAD AFTER "BLUNT TRAUMA" |
| (07/17/2004) |
| A Palestine, Wirt County man died last week from blunt force trauma to the head, according to Belpre, Ohio police. Leo Pettry reportedly died after he was punched in the face by a man with whom he had previously fought. Pettry fell back after he was punched and his head struck the concrete. He died three days later in a Parkersburg hospital. Authorities said Pettry left the Belpre resident after a fight, accompanied by a woman. He reportedly returned later to make an apology when he was struck. Police have yet to bring charges.
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