Phillip Brewer

Murdered
Case Description
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In late August 2016, Phillip Brewer, 33, and his friend Jody Fortuna, 38, traveled to Gillette, Wyoming, to visit their childhood friend, Michael Montano. Unbeknownst to them, Montano harbored animosity over disputes involving drugs and money. On September 2, 2016, neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots from Montano's trailer. Subsequently, both Brewer and Fortuna were reported missing by their families.

On October 8, 2016, authorities discovered a pickup truck near a Gillette int ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Phillip Brewer

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Gillette

    WY

    2016-10-08

    33

    Phillip

    Brewer

    Yes

    11/26/2024

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