Montana Serial Killers

ColdCaseIndex documents 1 serial killer whose murders took place in Montana, with first known killings from 1974. 1 of them was caught; 1 linked case file document their victims. The earliest series is Wayne Nance (1974) and the most recent is Wayne Nance (1974). Profiles are added in order of public interest, so this page is not a complete census of the state.

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Died before trial 1974 to 1986

Wayne Nance

The Missoula Mauler

Killed. Wayne Nance, a Missoula furniture delivery driver, was shot dead in 1986 by a man he attacked at home. Investigators suspect him of at least six killings in western Montana from 1974 to 1985; he was never charged.

Montana 6 suspected Killed

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Serial killers in Montana, by first known murder
NameAliasStateActiveConvictedConfessedSuspectedLegal statusFate
Wayne NanceThe Missoula MaulerMontana1974 to 1986——6Died before trialKilled

Serial murder case files from Montana

Victim-centred case pages from the cold case index, with their own timelines and sources.

Partially Solved 1986

Wayne Nance Victims

Wayne Nance, a Missoula furniture mover, is suspected by investigators of at least six killings in western Montana between 1974 and 1985.

Missoula Serial Killer Victims

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