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Jessica Spillett

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the quiet town of Preston, Idaho, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on February 19, 2017, claiming the life of 6-year-old Caucasian female Jessica Spillett. Jessica, along with her 7-year-old brother, Tate McCoy Spillett, and their 15-year-old half-brother, Corbin Hillaker, were found deceased in their home. The devastating discovery was made by a family friend late that afternoon, sending shockwaves through the close-knit community.

Investigators determined that the children were fat ...Read More
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  • The Salt Lake Tribune: Preston police find four bodies in southeastern Idaho home
  • Idaho State Journal: Father fatally shoots three of his children and then kills self at Southeast Idaho home
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    Victim Details

    Jessica Spillett

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Preston

    ID

    2017-02-19

    6

    Jessica

    Spillett

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/28/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been thinking about the family friend who discovered the scene? I can't even fathom ... ...Read More
    08/09/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the devastating impact this has had on the community and the immense sad... ...Read More
    06/18/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the family friend who discovered the scene. It's hard to imagine the ... ...Read More
    01/09/2024
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