Michael Standing Elk

Murdered
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On August 8, 2023, 42-year-old Michael Standing Elk was fatally shot in his home on the Wind River Indian Reservation near Riverton, Wyoming. The incident occurred after Standing Elk had evicted his former tenant, 58-year-old Burdick Nelson Seminole, for alleged drug use and bringing young females to the residence to get them high.

Early that morning, Seminole entered the home and confronted Standing Elk, who was sleeping beside his partner. Seminole reportedly turned on the light and b ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Michael Standing Elk

    Male

    Native American / American Indian

    Riverton

    WY

    2023-08-09

    43

    Michael

    Standing Elk

    Yes

    11/26/2024

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    Does anyone know if there will be a memorial held for Michael? I would like to pay my respects and s... ...Read More
    02/15/2024
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