James Webb Murdered in Billings, Montana age 42

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James Webb, the 42-year-old Sheriff of Yellowstone County, Montana, was tragically shot and killed on March 24, 1908, while attempting to apprehend a horse thief near Roundup, Montana.

Sheriff Webb had received information that the suspect, a man named George Cross, was hiding out at a nearby ranch. Upon arriving at the ranch, Sheriff Webb located Cross in a sheep wagon. He disarmed Cross, taking a pistol from him, and ordered him to come out. However, as Cross emerged from the wagon, ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

James Webb

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Billings

state

MT

Date of Death

1908-03-24

Age at Death

42

First Name

James

Last Name

Webb

solved

Primary Suspect Deceased

Last Updated

11/28/2024

James Webb
Murdered

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