Duncan, George
Person
Biography
The “hermit trapper” responsible for the Elk Creek shooting death of Oregon State Police Officer Phil Lowd, resulting in a lengthy manhunt.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Witness Statement regarding the George Duncan Shooting, 1955
File — Box: 09, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSS019:L.21
Scope and Contents
L-46 "Witness Statement regarding the George Duncan Shooting," of 1952 in Prospect, Oregon. The affidavit like statement by RRNF fire control officer Lowell Ash, who witnessed the Elk Creek shooting death of Oregon State Police Officer Phil Lowd by the "hermit trapper" George Duncan. The shooting resulted in a lengthy manhunt. A portrayal of the incident appeared on the "Gangbusters" television show. [RR-SNF/SOU-HL]
Dates:
1955