Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Exposure
Incident Date: 3/21/1874
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Undersheriff J.J. Ellis succumbed to the cold while returning to Elko after collecting court fees. A massive search was launched after he failed to return.
His body was not found until two months later when several hunters discovered his snow shoes and a campsite. His body was located approximately 400 yards from the campsite. The fees he had collected were located with his body along with his record book detailing the fees.
