‘He’s a coward’: 70-year-old sentenced to 20 years in murder and dismemberment of missing man
November 18, 2025
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as posted by the channelCHALLIS — A 70-year-old man who was involved in the brutal killing and dismemberment of a Custer County man has been sentenced despite trying to withdraw his plea agreement Monday afternoon.
Alan Bruce was originally charged with first-degree murder of 47-year-old Patrick Shelton, destruction of evidence, failure to notify of a death, unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and an enhancement for being a persistent violator.
On Oct. 22, Bruce entered an Alford plea, which reduced his charges to second-degree murder and destruction of evidence.
An Alford plea allows a defendant to enter a guilty plea, while asserting their innocence, but admitting that a jury would likely find them guilty.
As part of the plea agreement, the prosecution and defense agreed to recommend a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 years in prison.
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