Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Richard Bowers death by force case profile photo

Richard Allen Bowers

Case from Big Timber, MT dated Dec 31, 2019

Victim Details

Richard Allen Bowers

Male

White / Caucasian

Big Timber

MT

2019-12-31

44

Richard

Allen Bowers

07/10/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On the last day of 2019, the life of Richard Allen Bowers, a 44-year-old Caucasian male, was cut short in a violent encounter in Big Timber, Montana. The events of that New Year's Eve unfolded into a tragedy that would leave a family grieving and a community in search of answers.

Richard Allen Bowers was at a residence in Big Timber when an altercation occurred. During the dispute, a firearm was discharged, and Bowers sustained a fatal gunshot wound. Law enforcement was summoned to the sc ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Richard Allen Bowers, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (14)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • The Billings Gazette: Victim, suspect ID'd in fatal Big Timber shooting
  • Big Timber shooting victim and suspect identified - KRTV
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 12 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Does anyone else find it strange that Richard's case hasn't seen any real progress after all this ti... ...Read More
    09/06/2023
    Hey everyone, I've been diving into Richard Allen Bowers' case lately, and one thing that really sta... ...Read More
    08/18/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Richard Allen Bowers

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Montana

    Thomas Lawrence Veloz death by force case in Libby, MT

    Thomas Lawrence Veloz

    Death: Feb 01, 2015
    In the small town of Libby, Montana, the life of 38-year-old Thomas Lawrence Veloz, a male, came to o ...Read More
    Michael Robert Shook death by force case in Hamilton, MT

    Michael Robert Shook

    Death: Dec 12, 1985
    In the quiet community of Hamilton, Montana, the lives of Michael Robert Shook, a 34-year-old White/ e ...Read More
    Dyllan J. Murray death by force case in Havre, MT

    Dyllan J. Murray

    Death: Oct 17, 2021
    In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 17, 2021, the life of 21-year-old Dyllan J. Murray, a a ...Read More
    Marquez Amias Dion Deputee death by force case in Lame Deer, MT

    Marquez Amias Dion Deputee

    Death: Oct 23, 2024
    In the small community of Lame Deer, Montana, a young Native American boy named Marquez Amias Dion D ...Read More
    Mason Palmer Bethea Moore death by force case in Three Forks, MT

    Mason Palmer Bethea Moore

    Death: May 16, 2017
    In the pre-dawn hours of May 16, 2017, Broadwater County Sheriff's Deputy Mason Moore, a 42-year-old l ...Read More
    Scot Tracy Penasuk death by force case in Bainville, MT

    Scot Tracy Penasuk

    Death: Nov 06, 2021
    In the quiet, rural landscape of Bainville, Montana, the life of Scot Panasuk, a 63-year-old White m ...Read More
    Robert T. Hannah death by force case in Billings, MT

    Robert T. Hannah

    Death: Jul 02, 1904
    In the early summer of 1904, a dedicated officer, Sergeant Robert Hannah, a 51-year-old White male w ...Read More