Ryan Rigney

Murdered
Case Description
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Tragedy struck the Winchester, Idaho community on November 11, 2018, when 25-year-old Ryan S. Rigney lost his life in a hunting accident. The incident occurred near Soldiers Meadow Lake, a popular hunting area in north-central Idaho.

According to reports, Rigney accidentally discharged his firearm, resulting in a fatal gunshot wound. Emergency medical crews responded to the scene, but despite their efforts, Rigney was pronounced dead.

The Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office inve ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Ryan Rigney

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Winchester

    ID

    2018-11-11

    25

    Ryan

    Rigney

    Accidental

    11/28/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hi everyone,
    I've been thinking a lot about Ryan Rigney and the tight-knit community in Wincheste... ...Read More
    08/12/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about Ryan S. Rigney's accident, and it's such a devastating loss for Winch... ...Read More
    02/01/2024
    It's been a few years since Ryan S. Rigney's tragic passing, but the impact of that day still linger... ...Read More
    03/23/2023
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