Tate McCoy Spillett
Murdered

Case Description

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Tate McCoy Spillett, a 7-year-old boy from Preston, Idaho, was tragically killed on February 19, 2017. His death was the result of a devastating murder-suicide that also claimed the lives of his 6-year-old sister Jessica, his 15-year-old stepbrother Corbin Hillaker, and his father, Tate Lee Spillett (37).

The children were found dead in their beds from gunshot wounds. Authorities determined that their father had shot them while they were sleeping before turning the gun on himself. The ...Read More

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The Salt Lake Tribune: Preston police find four bodies in southeastern Idaho home

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Victim Details

name

Tate McCoy Spillett

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Preston

state

Date of Death

2017-02-19

Age at Death

First Name

Tate

Last Name

McCoy Spillett

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

11/28/2024

Forum Posts (2)

I've been following the case of little Tate McCoy Spillett and his siblings, and I can't seem to und... ...Read More
06/21/2024

I’ve been deeply affected by the tragic events surrounding the Spillett family, especially as more... ...Read More
02/29/2024

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