Retired detective found dead in Montana lake

David Easterly, 67, was found dead in Flathead Lake, Montana. He jumped from a boat three days before and never came back up.

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David Easterly was a detective who worked for 25 years. In March 2023, someone shot him during his job in Seattle. The bullets hit his chest and side.

He almost died but got better after many operations. He lost a kidney and 50 pounds. After he got better, he stopped working.

Last Saturday, he jumped from a boat into Flathead Lake and disappeared. His body was found on Tuesday. Police are trying to understand what happened.

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What happened to David in March 2023?
He retired
Someone shot him
He moved to Montana
He bought a boat
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