Rewind! May 19, 41st Anniversary, How the Story Unfolded: Six Bodies, Two Helicopters and the Last Call of Trooper Troy Duncan
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Jeff Hall recounts the tragic 1984 shooting at Manly Hot Springs that claimed the life of his partner, Trooper Troy Duncan, during a manhunt for mass murderer Michael Silka. This powerful firsthand account reveals how quickly a routine operation can turn deadly and the lasting impact of losing a fellow officer in the line of duty.
• Former Marine Captain Troy Duncan joined Alaska State Troopers after meeting Jeff Hall at a gun show
• CERT team responded to reports of multiple murders at Manly Hot Springs
• Michael Silka murdered six people before attempting to escape upriver
• Before the mission, Troy made an eerie comment: "Today is my day"
• During the helicopter confrontation, Silka fired a shot that killed Troy Duncan
• Jeff and his team took down Silka with multiple shots
• The emotional aftermath included Jeff threatening a photographer trying to take pictures of Troy's body
Listen to the full story in Episode 32 - "Unleashing the Storm: Alaska State Trooper Jeff Hall's Journey from Jungle Warfare to Manhunts in the Wilderness."
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Chapters
1. Murders to Music Rewind Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Meeting Troy Duncan (00:01:01)
3. The CERT Call-Out (00:03:52)
4. Michael Silka's Murder Spree (00:06:24)
5. The Helicopter Pursuit (00:10:02)
6. The Fatal Confrontation (00:14:36)
7. Aftermath with the Photographer (00:17:52)
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