Omak Man’s Body Found; Acquaintances Arrested

Sat., June 22, 1996

From Staff Reports

The body of an Omak man was found Friday in a wooded area south of Keller, Wash., authorities said.

Two men have been arrested in connection with the killing of Pete Swimptkin, 65, whose body was found about 11:30 a.m.

Swimptkin was reported missing to Colville Tribal Police on May 16 by a relative, said Chief J.A. Goss Jr.

Swimptkin apparently was a friend of the suspects, Goss said.

Marvin Shepard, 32, and Oliver J. Riehart, 37, were arrested Thursday in Keller and Coulee Dam, Wash., after a friend of the men gave police a tip.

Goss said he’s not sure of the motive for the killing. He wouldn’t say how the victim was killed or if a murder weapon has been recovered.

Other arrests are expected, he said.

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