Scott Phillips
Murdered

Case Description

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Scott Phillips, a 32-year-old New Hampshire State Trooper, tragically lost his life in the line of duty on August 19, 1997. The incident unfolded in Colebrook, New Hampshire, during what began as a routine traffic stop. Phillips, a dedicated officer with seven years of experience on the force, pulled over a vehicle driven by Carl Drega, unaware of the impending tragedy.

Drega, armed with an automatic rifle, suddenly exited his vehicle and opened fire on Trooper Phillips. Despite being w ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Scott Phillips

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Colebrook

state

Date of Death

1997-08-19

Age at Death

First Name

Scott

Last Name

Phillips

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

11/27/2024

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12/12/2024

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07/11/2023

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