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Body found in camper near Emigrant being investigated as a homicide, Sheriff's Office says

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UPDATE: 9/20/22, 11:25 AM - Kadin Hawkeye Lewis has been charged with one count of deliberate homicide. His bond was set at $1 million and he's to avoid contact with the alleged victims of crime and family, avoid contact with witnesses and family members. Lewis' next hearing will be Oct. 11, 2022.

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Kadin Hawkeye Lewis appeared in Park County Justice Court on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022.

On Monday, September 19, 2022, a body was found in a camper several miles southeast of Emigrant in Park County.

Park County Sheriff Brad Bichler said at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, his office responded to a report of a body discovered in a camper in the 1300 block of East River Road.

The Sheriff’s Office is investigating this as a homicide. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the discovery are not determined.

The public is advised to contact the Sheriff’s Office with any information regarding the incident at 406-222-2050.

We will update you if we receive more information.