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Police ‘quieted down’ signs of tribal woman’s abuse before her murder, top official says
- Dysfunction in the Nez Perce tribal law enforcement arose before Bessie Blackeagle's murder by her boyfriend, Travis Ellenwood, according to Kenton Beckstead.
- Kenton Beckstead believes police could have done more to address domestic violence allegations against Ellenwood prior to Blackeagle's murder.
- Beckstead stated that Blackeagle's death changed his views on necessary actions to protect people.
- Beckstead described misconduct in law enforcement, including retaliation and untruthful statements, in a memo to the tribe's police chief and others.
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Police ‘quieted down’ signs of tribal woman’s abuse before her murder, top official says
Kenton Beckstead said dysfunction in the Nez Perce tribal law enforcement came to a head when a 28-year-old tribal citizen named Bessie Blackeagle was murdered by her boyfriend.
·Helena, United States
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