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Ryan William Eakin

Case from Helena, MT dated Jul 07, 2016

Victim Details

Ryan William Eakin

Male

White / Caucasian

Helena

MT

2016-07-07

20

Ryan

William Eakin

Yes

07/01/2026

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On a summer day in Helena, Montana, the life of 20-year-old Caucasian male Ryan William Eakin was tragically cut short. On July 7, 2016, Eakin was fatally shot in a parking lot near Montana and Bozeman streets. A graduate of Capital High School, he was taking business classes at Helena College of Technology. He was known for his artistic talents and his love for the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and skiing. An Eagle Scout, he had built a raptor rehabilitation house for Montana Fish, Wild ...
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  • Helena Independent Record: Photos: Mourners gather to remember Ryan Eakin
  • Patriot-News: Ryan William Eakin's Obituary on Patriot-News
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