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Joseph Shelby Brannin

Case from Melville, MT dated Nov 16, 1911

Victim Details

Joseph Brannin

Male

White / Caucasian

Melville

MT

1911-11-16

28

Joseph

Shelby Brannin

Yes

07/11/2026

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In the quiet streets of Melville, Montana, the life of Joseph Brannin, a 28-year-old White male, was tragically cut short on November 16, 1911. Brannin, who served as a Deputy Sheriff, was killed in the line of duty, a violent end to a life of public service. His death left a profound impact on the community and his family, which included his widowed mother, seven brothers, and five sisters.

The investigation into Deputy Brannin's murder led to the arrest of a man named Mel Jowell. Descri ...
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  • Deputy Sheriff Joseph S. "Joe" Brannin, age 28
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