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In the remote wilderness of Forney, Idaho, a dispute on October 19, 2021, ended in the tragic death of 32-year-old Jon Ryan Kesterson, a White male from Idaho Falls. The incident unfolded in the Panther Creek Road area of Lemhi County, where Kesterson was with Tel William Pethtel, then 26, and an unidentified woman. An argument erupted between Kesterson and Pethtel after Pethtel crashed a pickup truck. The confrontation escalated, leading to the discharge of multiple firearms. Kesterson was stru ...Read More
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Jon Kesterson
Male
White / Caucasian
Forney
ID
2021-10-19
32
Jon
Kesterson
Yes
12/04/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been following this case closely, and one thing that really stands out to me is the role of t... ...Read More
06/26/2024
06/26/2024
It's just so incredibly jarring to think about how quickly life can be upended, like in Jon Ryan Kes... ...Read More
09/02/2023
09/02/2023
Has anyone else looked into the angle of the woman involved in this case? It's so concerning that he... ...Read More
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
