Tony48219 - Asia McGowan

April 12, 2009
Dearborn, Mich. (WXYZ) - The man who pulled the trigger in Friday's murder-suicide at Henry Ford Community College posted rambling thoughts on YouTube. And what Action News uncovered is chilling.

Anthony Powell has remained a mystery since he opened fire Friday, killing Asia McGowan and then turning the gun on himself.

Now, we're getting a glimpse of what many believe Powell wanted us to see, his many faces.

Identified in videos by friends and neighbors, bloggers say Powell recently talked online about killing himself.

There's a reference to a shotgun, posts about trouble with women, saying: "The story with the sexy girl continues but that situation with short girl is over."

What many saw in his face was anger.

There is evidence bloggers tried to help Powell.

One even said he sent an e-mail to Detroit Police.

In the end, no one helped him and no one saved Asia McGowan.

Powell's parents spoke to Action News Sunday night.

They spoke about how sorry they are for the actions of their son, and sent condolences to Asia's family.

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To defray funeral costs and assist the family, contributions may be made to the HFCC Foundation-Asia McGowan Memorial Fund. Please send or deliver all contributions to: HFCC Foundation, 5101 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128-1491.

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[jambrandon531]

@LamontayRoss10 NOW TONYS ISSUES ISNT VFX RESPONSIBILTY HIS FUCKING PARENTS SHOULD HAVE PUT HIM IN A MENTAL FACILITY DONT BE A IDIOT NOW I FOUND OUT HE WAS A VIRGIN HE NEVER HAD A GIRLFRIEND I BELIEVE THAT CAUSED HIS ILLNESS IMAGINE THAT AT 28 YRS OLD

[AllHaiLKINGTIsHeRe3]

@MsIrishrule I agree religion is not entirely responsible for this tragedy. In fact, since we don't know the motive, it might not have been a contributing factor at all. However, you really should read the rest of the Bible. There are many parts where God condoned killing, commanded killing, and even killed people himself. Do some research and find out for yourself. Christians are not immune to committing murder by the way, just look at American history.

[MsIrishrule]

@mecher3k i have read the whole thing.... I know there are different parts open to interpretation but I think any religion...jewish,protestant,h­indu what have you....they all teach about doing the right thing(except for jihad which promotes murder and suicide and the promise of 40 virgins in the afterlife.the bottom line is Anthony was a very sick man and people with mental issues can turn religion into something it was never meant to be.I heard he would rant about black women and respect 2...

[mecher3k]

@warwolfii

True, but he took another life instead of just his own.

[mecher3k]

@MsIrishrule

Read the rest of the bible.

It's clear you've only read the good parts of it.

[MsIrishrule]

the core purpose of christianity is to love one another...it does not send a message to kill atheists...look at the ten commandments...thou shall not kill. He had mental issues about all subjects...religion was not the cause. I am irish catholic and will not kill anyone and believe me when i tell you I am devout!

[warwolfii]

The world is much better off without him.

[PaleHearse]

@jambrandon531

Legally I suspect he would have to. Morally, however, this is the kind of thing that religion plays a major part in. Responsible? No..his mental illness was ultimately responsible, but religion supplied him with a readily available mechanism to deny reality and escape into the world of VFX where an ill educated person could make themselves feel important.

Denial of reality and replacing the successes of others with fist pounding insistence is what we see here.

[goodchild181]

I know this happened almost three years ago .but its my first time hearing of this . Why did he kill her ? Did they have beef on YouTube

[impatientwithdesire]

He was a racist and sexist against black women-why cant people just admit this fact?