MT MT - Edwin "Ed" Albert Loder, 67, Ronan, 30 Aug 2024

[PommyMommy]

Information sought on Ronan man reported missing​

Edwin Albert Loder, 67, of Ronan was last heard from on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.

He is described as a white male who is 6' tall and weighs 165 pounds. Edwin has blue eyes and brown hair and also goes by the name of Ed.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

On September 4, 2024, at 1230 pm, Lake County 911 took a report of a missing person. The dispatch center was informed that 67-year-old, Edwin “Ed” Loder, of Ronan, was apparently missing and the assistance of the Sheriff’s Office was requested in locating him (Photo of Mr. Loder is attached). Through investigation, it was determined that the last confirmed contact with Ed was on Friday, August 30. The circumstances of the missing person are suspicious due to evidence being located near his home that led investigators to believe Ed may have been assaulted and injured. This evidence was located on Timberlane Rd east of Ronan

Lake County Sheriff's Office searching for man missing under suspicious circumstances

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is searching for67-year-old, Edwin “Ed” Loder, of Ronan.Loder was last seen Friday, Aug. 30.Authorities say the circumstance

www.nbcmontana.com

 

[PommyMommy]

On September 4, 2024, at 1230 pm, Lake County 911 took a report of a missing person. The dispatch center was informed that 67-year-old, Edwin “Ed” Loder, of Ronan, was apparently missing and the assistance of the Sheriff’s Office was requested in locating him (Photo of Mr. Loder is attached). Through investigation, it was determined that the last confirmed contact with Ed was on Friday, August 30. The circumstances of the missing person are suspicious due to evidence being located near his home that led investigators to believe Ed may have been assaulted and injured. This evidence was located on Timberlane Rd east of Ronan

Lake County Sheriff's Office searching for man missing under suspicious circumstances

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is searching for67-year-old, Edwin “Ed” Loder, of Ronan.Loder was last seen Friday, Aug. 30.Authorities say the circumstance

www.nbcmontana.com

Well that doesn't sound good. I wonder who reported him missing yesterday after 5 days... Does he live alone? MOO

Timberlane Rd

Timberlane Rd · Montana 59864

Montana 59864

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[GraceG]

Well that doesn't sound good. I wonder who reported him missing yesterday after 5 days... Does he live alone? MOO

Timberlane Rd

Timberlane Rd · Montana 59864

Montana 59864

www.google.com

Lake County court records show a family court matter with a spouse (likely a divorce) that's over 20 years old. No other marriage records, but he could still be living with someone. Montana Public Access Portal(s)

 

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Background -- apparently runs Collision Service at his home:

https://www.mylife.com/edwin-loder/e487095051498

 

[PommyMommy]

SEP 5, 2024

Search, investigation continues for Ronan man reported missing​

Lake County Sheriff's Office investigators believe that Albert Loder of Ronan may have been assaulted and is injured.

 

[PommyMommy]

SEP 6, 2024

Suspect facing homicide charge in death of Ronan man reported missing

A Polson man has been arrested in connection with the death of 67-year-old Ed Loder of Ronan who had been reported missing.

www.kpax.com

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Lake County Sheriff Don Bell says 70-year-old James Lawrence, of Polson, is being held in the Lake County jail on pending charges of homicide and tampering with evidence.

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Sheriff Bell says that Lawerence cooperated with the investigation and Loder’s body was found on Friday afternoon in the Twin Lakes area southeast of St. Ignatius.

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[PommyMommy]

Wow, he was found about 80 miles south...

SEP 6, 2024

Missing Lake Co. man's body recovered, suspect in custody

James Lawrence, 70, of Polson is in custody in connection to the homicide of a 67-year-old Ed Loder, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.Lawrence has

nbcmontana.com

The following was sent out by Lake County Sheriff Don Bell:

Following the report of Ed Loder going missing, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has been conducting an around the clock investigation with the aid of other agencies. This investigation led investigators to believe that Ed Loder was the victim of a homicide, and a suspect has been arrested. The identity of the suspect is 70-year-old James Lawrence, of Polson, who is being held in the Lake County jail for homicide and tampering with evidence. Lawrence has cooperated with the investigation which has resulted in the recovery of the body of Ed Loder as of 1:30 pm on Friday, September 6. Mr. Loder was recovered in the area of Twin Lakes, southeast of St. Ignatius. His body is being transported to the Montana State Crime Lab for autopsy.