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Patricia Patty Elizabeth Putnam

Case from Hungry Horse, MT dated Jul 15, 2021

Victim Details

Patricia “Patty” Elizabeth Putnam

Female

White / Caucasian

Hungry Horse

MT

2021-07-15

51

Patricia

Patty Elizabeth Putnam

Yes

06/22/2026

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In the early hours of a summer day in Hungry Horse, Montana, the life of Patricia “Patty” Elizabeth Putnam, a 51-year-old White / Caucasian woman, was tragically cut short. On July 15, 2021, she was killed while courageously protecting her children and grandchild from an intruder in her home. Her death was quickly determined to be a homicide by the Flathead County Sheriff's Office, sending shockwaves through the quiet community.

Investigators soon focused on a person of interest: Patt ...
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  • The Billings Gazette: Officials identify suspect, victim in Great Falls homicide, abduction
  • KXLH: Great Falls man witnessed shooting and kidnapping
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