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Chad Rock

Death by Force
Case Description
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Chad Rockman, a 43-year-old white/Caucasian male from Billings, left for the mountains south of Red Lodge on the morning of April 8, 2020, hoping a hike on the Lake Fork Trail would clear his head. Snow still choked the road and his SUV became stuck, drawing the attention of a passing husband-and-wife hiker who pulled over near Lake Fork Road to help. What began as roadside assistance unraveled quickly: the couple’s leashed German shepherd agitated Rockman, according to statements gathered by ...Read More
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  • The Billings Gazette: Man shot, killed near Red Lodge ID'd
  • The Billings Gazette: 1 killed in shooting south of Red Lodge
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    Victim Details

    Chad Rock

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Red Lodge

    MT

    2020-04-08

    43

    Chad

    Rock

    Substantiated

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    It's so devastating to hear about Chad Rockman's passing. Has anyone else been struck by the detail ... ...Read More
    01/29/2024
    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the case of Chad Rockman's tragic end, and there's something tha... ...Read More
    07/23/2023
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