Eugene Walton

Murdered
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Dr. Eugene "Buzz" Walton, a beloved sports medicine physician in Helena, Montana, tragically lost his life on October 21, 2018, at the age of 48. The incident occurred in a parking lot after a hunting trip with a colleague, Gregg Robert Trude.

Walton was fatally shot by Trude's rifle. While Trude claimed the rifle discharged accidentally, investigators found inconsistencies in his account and evidence suggesting he tampered with the scene. This led to charges of negligent homicide and e ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Eugene Walton

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Helena

    MT

    2018-10-21

    48

    Eugene

    Walton

    11/29/2024

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    I'm devastated to hear about the tragic news of Eugene's death. Eugene was a kind and caring soul, a... ...Read More
    03/27/2023
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