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Simon Gunanoot. 1930.
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Simon Peter Gunanoot
The fascinating story of Gunanoot.
Victim(s)
N/A
perpetrator(s)
Simon Gunanoot
Case Status
Closed Case
Case Years
June 1906–1914
Location(s)
Kispiox Valley region of Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada
Synopsis
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In 1906, Gitxsan trader Simon Gunanoot was accused of murdering two men in northern British Columbia, sparking one of Canada’s most legendary manhunts. For thirteen years he evaded capture, surviving in the wilderness while raising a family and quietly running a business. When he finally surrendered, his trial gripped the nation—ending in a dramatic acquittal. Was Gunanoot a wronged man forced into hiding, or a fugitive who outwitted the law for over a decade?
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