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Nancy Lauretta Kelley

Death by Force
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In the small town of Anaconda, Montana, the morning of August 1, 2025, was shattered by an act of violence that claimed the life of 64-year-old Nancy Lauretta Kelley, a White female, and three others. A retired nurse who had found a second calling as a bartender at the local Owl Bar, Kelley was known for her compassion and love of socializing. That fateful Friday, what began as a typical day at work ended in tragedy when a man opened fire inside the establishment.

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    Victim Details

    Nancy Lauretta Kelley

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Anaconda

    MT

    2025-08-01

    64

    Nancy

    Lauretta Kelley

    11/05/2025

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    The community's response to this tragedy has been incredibly moving. Seeing the floral tributes and ... ...Read More
    10/29/2025
    It's so incredibly tough to process the loss of someone like Nancy Lauretta Kelley in our community.... ...Read More
    09/14/2025
    Hey, everyone. I’ve been following the Anaconda case, and I just can't stop thinking about the ima... ...Read More
    08/25/2025
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