Charles Bintliff
Murdered

Case Description

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On May 13, 1927, Federal Prohibition Agent Charles Bintliff and Deputy State Sheriff Charles Halpin were fatally shot near Redfield, South Dakota, while attempting to apprehend Walter Chrisman, a suspect wanted for wounding another federal agent a week earlier. The officers, accompanied by two others, arrived at Chrisman's farm around 1:30 a.m. Bintliff and Halpin proceeded to search the barn, unaware that Chrisman was concealed inside. As they entered, Chrisman ambushed them with a shotgun, kil ...Read More

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Federal Agent Charles Bintliff - National Gun Violence Memorial

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Victim Details

name

Charles Bintliff

city

Redfield

state

Date of Death

1927-05-13

First Name

Charles

Last Name

Bintliff

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

11/26/2024

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Any theories on the murder of Charles? Curious to hear what others think may have happened.... ...Read More
07/06/2024

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