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Joseph Cort Burgess

Death by Force
Case Description
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Joseph Cort Burgess, a 51-year-old Caucasian male, tragically died on November 28, 2020, near the Hamilton Heights area in Montana. His death was the result of a fatal gunshot wound. On that day, Burgess was waiting in a vehicle when his partner returned. As a rifle was being placed inside the truck, it accidentally discharged, striking and killing him. There is no information to suggest that any arrests were made or that there were any suspects in his death, as it was described as a tragic acci ...Read More
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  • The Billings Gazette: Corvallis man dies in hunting accident
  • https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/nation-world/national/article247517855.html
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    Victim Details

    Joseph Cort Burgess

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Corvallis

    MT

    2020-11-28

    51

    Joseph

    Cort Burgess

    Yes

    11/05/2025

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    12/29/2023
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