Police Chief and family friend who initially warns Will about local crime. He is secretly the mastermind behind a multi-million dollar bank robbery along with the Stechel brothers, planning to frame Levi Barrett. He orchestrated Will's father's murder years ago, murders Adele and Mabel, and holds Laura hostage. Ultimately, he is shot and killed by Will after revealing his past crimes.
Their apparent familiarity initially makes Howell seem trustworthy to Will.
Howell is described as a family friend who knew Will's father and reconnects with Will when he arrives in Granville.
Howell eliminates Mabel to protect the robbery conspiracy.
Mabel is later found dead in the hospital after Howell removes her life support system.
Howell and Richie operate within the corrupt police group behind the robbery.
Howell and the Stechel brothers engineered the bank heist and intended to use Levi as the fall guy.
Howell uses Laura's captivity to force Will into surrendering the stolen cash.
Howell holds Laura at gunpoint and threatens to shoot her unless Will hands over the money.
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