206 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

David Knauer

Death by Force
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the quiet, rural landscape near Challis, Idaho, the life of 65-year-old David Knauer came to an unexpected and violent end on November 14, 2022. A recent retiree, the man had moved to the scenic area from Fairfield, California, just two weeks prior, hoping to enjoy a peaceful retirement. That peace was shattered when the Custer County Sheriff's deputies received a 911 call reporting a possible suicide. However, upon their arrival, the scene immediately raised suspicions among the investigator ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (5)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • East Idaho News: Deputies look for pickup truck related to rural homicide investigation - East Idaho News
  • Post Register: Coroner rules Tunnel Rock shooting suicide
    •     ...View 3 additional sources
    Victim Details

    David Knauer

    Male

    Challis

    ID

    2022-11-14

    65

    David

    Knauer

    No

    12/01/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following David Knauer's case and can’t stop thinking about the sighting of that tan p... ...Read More
    05/29/2024
    Has anyone else been following the David Knauer case out in Challis? I can't stop thinking about how... ...Read More
    08/11/2023
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the investigation into David Knauer's tragic death, and somethi... ...Read More
    08/07/2023
    Other Cases from Challis, Idaho

    Patricia Ann Brown

    Death: Mar 24, 2018
    In the quiet town of Challis, Idaho, the life of Patricia Ann Brown, a 75-year-old White/Caucasian f ...Read More

    Patrick Ray Shelton

    Death: May 08, 2025
    In the spring of 2025, the small community of Challis, Idaho, was unsettled by the disappearance of f ...Read More