Teresa Lynn Schmitt Shook
Murdered

Case Description

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The peaceful town of Hamilton, Montana, was shattered on December 12, 1985, by the brutal murder of 32-year-old Teresa Lynn Schmitt Shook. Her body was discovered in her home, the victim of a violent attack.

The investigation quickly focused on her husband, Douglas Shook, who became the prime suspect in the case. While initial reports suggested she had been stabbed, later court documents revealed the cause of death as strangulation.

Douglas Shook was ultimately charged with del ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Teresa Lynn Schmitt Shook

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Hamilton

state

Date of Death

1985-12-12

Age at Death

First Name

Teresa

Last Name

Lynn Schmitt Shook

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/28/2024

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