Archie Nugent Murdered in Sumatra, Montana age 49

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Archie Nugent, a 49-year-old rancher from Sumatra, Montana, was tragically murdered on October 31, 1967. His body was discovered near the Musselshell River with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. The circumstances surrounding his death initially appeared puzzling, as there were no witnesses and few clues to suggest a motive.

However, the investigation eventually led to the arrest of Robert "Bob" Swan, who was charged with first-degree murder. Swan, who was acquainted with Nugent, repor ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Archie Nugent

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Sumatra

state

MT

Date of Death

1967-10-31

Age at Death

49

First Name

Archie

Last Name

Nugent

solved

Yes

Last Updated

11/28/2024

Archie Nugent
Murdered

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