Richard Proveaux

James Milton Simpson, a suspect charged with the murder of Richard Proveaux in Alaska, has fled after tampering with his electronic monitoring device. Authorities report Simpson disabled his ankle monitor on May 23 while detained near Wasilla and are offering up to $6,500 for information leading to his arrest. Proveaux’s body was found shot and buried on his property, with surveillance footage showing Simpson at the scene.

James Milton Simpson, a murder suspect in the death of Richard Proveaux, has fled after disabling his electronic ankle monitor in May 2024. Proveaux was found shot and buried on his property in March 2024, and Simpson faces charges of first- and second-degree murder, along with escape. Authorities are offering a $6,500 reward for information leading to Simpson's arrest.

James Milton Simpson, a murder suspect charged with first- and second-degree murder in the March 2024 death of Richard Proveaux, is on the run after disabling his electronic monitoring device in May 2024. Authorities offer a $6,500 reward for information leading to his arrest, and he faces additional charges of escape. Proveaux was found shot and buried on his property in Wasilla, Alaska.