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William Robert Hunter

Death by Force
Case Description
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William Robert Hunter, a 26-year-old deputy with the Butte County Sheriff's Department, tragically lost his life on July 26, 2001, in Inskip, California. On that fateful day, Hunter and Lieutenant Larry Estes responded to a call involving a heated dispute between neighbors. The initial report indicated that one neighbor, Richard Bracklow, had threatened another and stolen a firearm. Hunter, who took the original report, requested backup, and Estes, who was nearby, offered to assist. The two offi ...Read More
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  • Chico News & Review: CN&R • Local Stories • News • Death on a mountain • Aug 2, 2001
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    Victim Details

    William Robert Hunter

    Male

    Inskip

    CA

    2001-07-26

    26

    William

    Robert Hunter

    11/16/2025

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    I was reading through some old articles about the tragic events in Inskip, and something really stuc... ...Read More
    08/30/2023
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