Megan Ripley

Murdered
Case Description
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Megan Ripley, an 18-year-old from Paris, Maine, was tragically shot and killed on December 7, 2006, by a hunter who mistook her for a deer. The hunter, Timothy Bean, was using a muzzleloader at the time of the incident. He pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to two years in prison, with all but 30 days suspended.

The death of Megan Ripley sparked a debate about hunting safety and landowner rights in Maine. Her father, Troy Ripley, has been a vocal advocate for stricter hunt ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Megan Ripley

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Paris

    ME

    2006-12-07

    18

    Megan

    Ripley

    Yes

    11/29/2024

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    Does anyone know if there is any DNA evidence that has been collected in the Megan case? I'm curious... ...Read More
    07/23/2023
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