Kalispell Police identify woman found dead amid suspicious circumstances
JACK UNDERHILL | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month, 1 week AGO
A Kalispell Police Department patrol vehicle on Friday, Sept. 23. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake)
KALISPELL GOVERNMENT, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION REPORTER Jack Underhill covers Kalispell city government, housing and transportation for the Daily Inter Lake. His reporting focuses on how local policy decisions affect residents and the rapidly growing Flathead Valley. Underhill has reported on housing challenges, infrastructure issues and regional service providers across Montana. His work also includes accountability reporting on complex community issues and public institutions. Originally from Massachusetts, Underhill graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst with a degree in Journalism before joining the Inter Lake. In his free time, Underhill enjoys mountain biking around the valley, skiing up on Big Mountain or exploring Glacier National Park. IMPACT: Jack’s work helps residents understand how growth, housing and infrastructure decisions affect the future of their community. | August 5, 2026 12:00 AM
Authorities are investigating the death of a 62-year-old woman found in a home on the west side of Kalispell.
Kalispell Police officers discovered the body of city resident Julie Brandner while conducting a welfare check on the 700 block of 11th Avenue West at 9:47 a.m. on July 31.
Brandner’s death was deemed suspicious and remains under investigation, but there is no known threat to the public, police officials said Tuesday.
Authorities have notified Brander's next of kin. Additional information will be released as it becomes available and when it is appropriate to do so, officials said.
Authorities urged anyone with information relevant to the investigation to contact the Police Department at 406-758-7780 or submit information to [email protected]. Tips can be anonymous.
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