Charles Halpin
Murdered

Case Description

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On May 13, 1927, Deputy State Sheriff Charles A. Halpin and Federal Prohibition Agent Charles Bintliff were fatally shot near Redfield, South Dakota, while attempting to apprehend Walter Chrisman, a suspect involved in the illegal liquor trade. The officers, accompanied by two others, arrived at Chrisman's farm around 1:30 a.m. Deputy Halpin and Agent Bintliff proceeded to search the barn, unaware that Chrisman was hiding inside. During the search, Chrisman ambushed them with a shotgun, killing ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Charles Halpin

city

Redfield

state

Date of Death

1927-05-13

First Name

Charles

Last Name

Halpin

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

11/26/2024

Forum Posts (2)

Has anyone heard if there was a candlelight vigil held for Charles? I wasn't able to attend and was ... ...Read More
10/01/2024

I am writing to urge anyone with information regarding the murder of Charles to please come forward ... ...Read More
08/19/2023

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