UPDATE: 2-16-2023, 1:45 PM — Park County Sheriff Tad Dykstra released this statement to MTN News: "In reference to the incident that occurred on 2/12/26, I do not have many details that I can release at this time. The deceased, William Georgeson (65) of Pray, died under suspicious circumstances and our detectives are working tirelessly to put all of the pieces together. Again, our office sees no threats to the public that would cause concern."
UPDATE: 2-13-2026, 4:45 PM —
Park County Sheriff Tad Dykstra says the deceased man was found by deputies at 5:15 p.m. Thursday. A female was located and questioned in reference to the incident. There have been no charges.
Sheriff Dykstra says the name of the man cannot be released "due to the undetermined nature of the incident at this time" and because investigators are still working.
Given that the area is rural, the homes are spread out. Folks MTN's Esha Walia spoke with say they were unaware of the death.
Sheriff Dykstra says the man's family has been notified and that more information will be released in the coming days.
"Our office would like to give our sincere condolences to the family. During an incident like this, the family goes through quite a bit, and it is a difficult time," he said.
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Authorities in Park County are investigating after the body of a 65-year-old man was found in a residence four miles northeast of Pray near the Yellowstone River.
Deputies were called to the residence near the intersection of East River Road and Chicory Road for a disturbance and found the body, according to the Park County Sheriff's Office.
The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation and the Park County Sheriff's Office are investigating. Authorities do not believe there is any threat to the public.
The sheriff's office will release more information as it becomes available.
