Billings Pollice Investigating Death of 19-Year-Old Wayland Lance Limpy Jr. as Possible Homicide

Billings Pollice Investigating Death of 19-Year-Old Wayland Lance Limpy Jr. as Possible Homicide

BILLINGS, Mont. – Authorities have identified the young man at the center of an ongoing investigation into what Billings police are calling a “possible homicide.” The Yellowstone County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the deceased is Wayland Lance Limpy Jr., 19, of Lame Deer.

Deputy Coroner Rich Hoffman stated that the cause and manner of death remain under investigation, pending autopsy results. Limpy’s body was discovered earlier this week in a residential area near the 100 block of Broadwater Avenue, prompting a large police presence and the launch of a suspicious death investigation.

While police have not publicly released details about how Limpy died, officials say evidence at the scene led them to treat the case as a likely homicide. Detectives have been interviewing witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses.

“We are taking this case very seriously,” said Lt. Matt Lennick of the Billings Police Department. “We want to assure the public that we are dedicating significant resources to determine exactly what happened and to bring any responsible party to justice.”