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Robert E. Fess Tumelty

Case from Laughlin, NV dated Apr 27, 2002

Victim Details

Robert E. Fess Tumelty

Male

Laughlin

NV

2002-04-27

50

Robert

E. Fess Tumelty

07/13/2026

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On April 27, 2002, a violent confrontation known as the River Run riot occurred at the Harrah's Casino & Hotel in Laughlin, Nevada, during the Laughlin River Run event. This clash involved the Hells Angels and the Mongols motorcycle clubs, resulting in multiple fatalities, including the death of Robert E. Fess Tumelty, a 50-year-old Hells Angels member.

Tumelty was one of the three individuals killed in the riot. Alongside him, another Hells Angels member, Jeramie Bell, 27, was also shot ...
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  • Robert E “Fess” Tumelty (1952-2002) - Find a...
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been following the River Run riot case and wanted to touch on the baffling numb... ...Read More
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