Donald Watson

Murdered
Case Description
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On October 17, 2018, in Mills, Wyoming, 43-year-old Michael Burdess entered the residence of 63-year-old Donald Watson. A physical altercation ensued between the two men, during which Burdess shot Watson once before turning the gun on himself, resulting in his immediate death.

Watson was transported to the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, where he succumbed to his injuries on October 19, 2018. Authorities indicated that a combination of prescription medication and alcohol may hav ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Donald Watson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Mills

    WY

    2018-10-18

    63

    Donald

    Watson

    Self-Inflicted

    11/26/2024

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