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Colin McMillian

Case from Butte, MT dated Dec 31, 1912

Victim Details

Colin McMillian

Male

White / Caucasian

Butte

MT

1912-12-31

30

Colin

McMillian

Yes

07/02/2026

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In the winter chill of New Year's Eve, 1912, in Butte, Montana, a male railroad detective named Colin McMillan, age 30, lost his life in the line of duty. His death was the culmination of a dispute that began over stolen brass and escalated into violent retribution. A local man, seeking revenge against a business rival who had reported him to the police, went to the rival's home at 516 South Wyoming Street. Through a window, he opened fire on the man as he sat at a table with his children.
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