Idaho Man Dumps Body Parts in River After Murder

Summary

In a remote Idaho town, a 70-year-old man, Alan Bruce, was arrested for the murder and dismemberment of Patrick Shelton. The investigation began when Patrick's adoptive mother reported him missing. Patrick was last seen going to Alan's property to retrieve his motor homes, which Alan had moved with a bulldozer, causing damage. During questioning, Alan's demeanor was suspicious, and he eventually led officers to a location where he had dumped parts of Patrick's body. Investigators discovered bloodied items and Patrick's belongings at Alan's property, along with evidence of a violent struggle. Alan's brother, Larry, also became a person of interest due to escalating messages with Patrick. Ultimately, Alan confessed to shooting Patrick, dismembering him with a chainsaw, and burning the body. He admitted to dumping remains in the Salmon River and burning the chainsaw. Allen was charged with second-degree murder and destruction of evidence, pleading guilty while maintaining his innocence. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison, with a possibility of parole after serving 10 years.