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Wesley Wes Sindelar

Death by Force
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In the summer of 2015, on a July evening in Ballantine, Montana, the life of 35-year-old Wesley "Wes" Sindelar, a Caucasian male, was tragically cut short. On July 20th, a heated confrontation with his father, James Douglas Sindelar, ended in a fatal gunshot wound. The incident occurred at Wesley's home on Thunderstick Road, where his father had been living in a tent on the property.

The catalyst for the deadly encounter was reportedly Wesley's drinking and the noise that accompanied it. ...Read More
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  • The Billings Gazette: Victim in Ballantine shooting ID'd; father jailed on suspicion of negligent homicide
    • Victim Details

    Wesley Wes Sindelar

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Ballantine

    MT

    2015-07-20

    35

    Wesley

    Wes Sindelar

    Yes

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been thinking about the community dynamics in Ballantine following the tragic loss of Wesley Si... ...Read More
    06/23/2024
    I'm really struck by the role that alcohol might have played in the awful events leading to Wesley's... ...Read More
    03/31/2024
    I'm really struggling to wrap my head around how this tragic event could have unfolded. How could a ... ...Read More
    03/23/2023
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