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In the early morning hours of December 17, 2019, the life of Steve Mitchell Hale, a 61-year-old White/Caucasian male, was tragically cut short in Great Falls, Montana. Hale was one of three victims in a fatal shooting that unfolded at the Emerald City Casino.
The incident prompted an immediate law enforcement response. Authorities quickly identified Ricky Lee Gardipee as the suspect behind the triple homicide. Gardipee, who had a lengthy criminal record, became the subject of a manhunt. L ...Read More
The incident prompted an immediate law enforcement response. Authorities quickly identified Ricky Lee Gardipee as the suspect behind the triple homicide. Gardipee, who had a lengthy criminal record, became the subject of a manhunt. L ...Read More
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Steve Mitchell Hale
Male
White / Caucasian
Great Falls
MT
2019-12-17
61
Steve
Mitchell Hale
Yes
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (3)
The loss of Steve Mitchell Hale, along with the other victims from the Emerald City Casino shooting,... ...Read More
10/17/2024
10/17/2024
I just can't stop thinking about how terrifying it must have been for everyone at the Emerald City C... ...Read More
06/21/2024
06/21/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the bravery of the officers involved in apprehending Ricky Lee Gardip... ...Read More
05/17/2024
05/17/2024
