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Simon Peter Gunanoot

The fascinating story of Gunanoot.

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?

Victim(s)
N/A
Perpetrator(s)
Simon Gunanoot
Status
Closed Case
Timeframe
June 1906–1914
Location(s)
Kispiox Valley region of Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada
Tag(s)
Manhunt
External Links
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