Riba Dewilde

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Case Description    (Solved)
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On November 26, 2016, 51-year-old Riba DeWilde, a renowned artist from Tok, Alaska, was found deceased in her home, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Her youngest son, 21-year-old Eli Simpson, reported her death to the Alaska State Troopers, claiming he had acted in self-defense after enduring years of alleged abuse.

DeWilde was celebrated for her unique art, which incorporated materials she sourced through hunting and trapping. Her creations were featured in venues such as the C ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Riba Dewilde

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Tok

    AK

    2016-11-26

    51

    Riba

    Dewilde

    Yes

    11/20/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    I am reaching out to urge anyone with information regarding the murder of Riba to please contact law... ...Read More
    07/30/2024
    Has this case gone cold? It seems like updates have been sparse and there hasn't been much new infor... ...Read More
    11/18/2023