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Eugene Walton

Death by Force
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On a Sunday in Helena, Montana, the life of Eugene "Buzz" William Walton, II, a 48-year-old Caucasian male, was cut short. On October 21, 2018, what was initially reported as a tragic hunting accident was later revealed to be a complex and devastating event. Walton, a respected sports medicine physician, had just returned from a hunting trip with another man when the fatal incident unfolded in the parking lot of the former Kmart building.

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    Victim Details

    Eugene Walton

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Helena

    MT

    2018-10-21

    48

    Eugene

    Walton

    11/05/2025

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    I recently watched Dr. Walton’s case unfold with a heavy heart. It’s profoundly sad to think abo... ...Read More
    06/03/2024
    I recently came across this case about Dr. Eugene "Buzz" Walton and couldn't help but think about ho... ...Read More
    02/08/2024
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