Rapid City Creek Drownings

Serial Killer

Unsolved Deaths Along Rapid Creek: 1998-2000

Overview of the Incidents

Between May 1998 and December 2000, Rapid City, South Dakota, experienced a series of tragic deaths. Eleven men, predominantly Native American and homeless, were found deceased in or near Rapid Creek. The suddenness and similarity of these incidents raised concerns within the community about potential foul play.

Details of the Victims

• Ben Long Wolf, age 36
• George Hatton, age 56
• Allen Hough, age 42
• Royce Yellow Hawk, age 26
• Randell Two Crow, age 48
• Lauren Two Bulls, age 33
• Dirk Bartling, age 44
• Arthur Chamberlain, age 45
• Timothy Bull Bear Sr., age 47
• Lonnie Isham, age 43
• Wilbur G. Johnson, age 41

Notably, four of these victims were discovered face down in Rapid Creek.

Community Response and Investigations

The Native American community voiced concerns about the nature of these deaths and the adequacy of investigations. In 2009, Laurette Pourier, a Native American educator, expressed that many believed the deaths weren't thoroughly investigated. Pennington County Sheriff Don Holloway acknowledged the unusual frequency of the deaths within a short period and suggested that they might not all be accidental. However, after thorough reviews by local law enforcement, the FBI, and the Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center, no evidence was found to classify these incidents as criminal events. ...Read More

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Ben Long Wolf Age: (36)

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