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David Knauer

Case from Challis, ID dated Nov 14, 2022

Victim Details

David Knauer

Male

White / Caucasian

Challis

ID

2022-11-14

65

David

Knauer

No

07/07/2026

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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 ...
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  • East Idaho News: Deputies look for pickup truck related to rural homicide investigation - East Idaho News
  • Post Register: Coroner rules Tunnel Rock shooting suicide
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    I’ve been following David Knauer's case and can’t stop thinking about the sighting of that tan p... ...Read More
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