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Carl Archer

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of November 2, 2019, 53-year-old Carl Archer Jr. was found dead at the Tiger Town Motel in Ballantine, Montana. Authorities discovered the male victim lying face down with a gunshot wound to his head. The investigation into his death quickly revealed a grim story of a drug-related robbery that had taken a fatal turn.

Investigators determined that the homicide was connected to a plan to steal drugs from Archer. Surveillance footage from the motel showed a man, la ...Read More
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  • Obituary for Carl Archer, Jr. | Lewis Brothers Funeral Home
  • The Billings Gazette: Victim of Ballantine homicide identified
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    Victim Details

    Carl Archer

    Male

    Ballantine

    MT

    2019-11-02

    53

    Carl

    Archer

    Yes

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I've been following the case of Carl Archer Jr. for a while now, and I've been struck by how the puz... ...Read More
    08/29/2024
    It's so sad to think about Carl Archer Jr.'s last moments. Being in that motel room, not knowing tha... ...Read More
    09/04/2023
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