When a botched home invasion leads law enforcement to pursue two dangerous men into the Idaho wilderness, the fallout is fatal for the one forest service officer who dared to face the fugitives head-on.
Brent Jacobson (Source) MedalofHonor.Idaho.gov
Brent Jacobson (Source)The Times-News and Associated Press
James Pratt (Source) Bonners Ferry Herald
Joseph Pratt (Source) Bonner County Daily Bee
Incident important locations map
Manhunt in progress image featuring Brent Jacobson (Source) The Times-News and Associated Press
Barbara Jacobson receiving condolences at her husband’s funeral in 1989 (Source)The Coeur d’Alene Press
Christopher Boyce (Source) CT Insider
Episode Source Material
- Oxygen: Killer Siblings. Season 3, Episode 11. Pratt Via NBC Peacock Streaming.
- Shoshone News-Press: Forest service official killed. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Shoshone News-Press: Forest service official killed. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Forest service official dies in manhunt. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Forest service official dies in manhunt. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Law officer dies in shoot-out. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Law officer dies in shoot-out. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Times-News and Associated Press: Former area resident dies in line of duty. By staff Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Times-News and Associated Press: Former area resident dies in line of duty. By staff Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Idaho Statesman: Brothers testified against spy in 1982. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Death penalty to be sought for Pratt. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Death penalty to be sought for Pratt. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Idaho Statesman: Police tactics questioned after killing. By staff Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Idaho Statesman: Police tactics questioned after killing. By staff Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Associated Press via The Times-News: Prosecutors want death penalty in Forest Service officer’s death. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Shoshone News-Press: Slain USFS lawman drew respect in the field. By Thomas Skeen Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Shoshone News-Press: Slain USFS lawman drew respect in the field. By Thomas Skeen Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Brent ‘Jake’ Jacobson Obituary Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratts arraigned in Jacobson shooting. Pair may face death penalty. Victims picking up the pieces. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratts arraigned in Jacobson shooting. Pair may face death penalty. Victims picking up the pieces. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Shoshone News-Press: Suspects may be linked to spy. By Dan Drewry Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Roos, Case against murder suspects ‘tight’ and Many gather to mourn Jacobson. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Roos, Case against murder suspects ‘tight’ and Many gather to mourn Jacobson. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Associated Press via South Idaho Press: Forest service officer being remembered today. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Associated Press via The Times-News: Man held without bail in Sandpoint slaying. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Spokesman-Review: Hundreds pay respect to officer. By David Bender Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Spokesman-Review: Hundreds pay respect to officer. By David Bender Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Eulogies pay tribute to Brent ‘Jake’ Jacobson Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Jacobson memorial leads off city council’s meeting. By Malcom Hall Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Hundreds gather to honor slain officer and Sheriff rejects rumor of officer shooting. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Hundreds gather to honor slain officer and Sheriff rejects rumor of officer shooting. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Shoshone News-Press: Murder case proceeds well. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- Bonners Ferry Herald: Pratt brothers nabbed in killing; testimony was key in Boyce case. By Dan Drewry Via newspapers.com.
- The Associated Press via The Times-News: USFS continues law enforcement efforts despite Jacobson’s death. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Spokesman-Review: Boyce, lawyer link immunity, killing. By Kelly McBride Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Spokesman-Review: Boyce, lawyer link immunity, killing. By Kelly McBride Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Tribute to Jake. By Steve Brady Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Agent may have been diving for cover when shot. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Agent may have been diving for cover when shot. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Spokesman-Review: Pratt brothers say vengeful lawmen were out for blood. By Kelly McBride Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Spokesman-Review: Pratt brothers say vengeful lawmen were out for blood. By Kelly McBride Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Pratt’s attorney lands in jail for contempt. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Attorney jailed after Pratts seek own counsel. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Attorney jailed after Pratts seek own counsel. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Shoshone News-Press: Murder case witnesses testify. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Shoshone News-Press: Murder case witnesses testify. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Associated Press via The Idaho Statesman: Two brothers request hearing delay. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Jacobson may have fired two rounds before his death. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- The Associated Press via The Times-News: Sheriff’s sergeant testified in Jacobson slaying. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Spokesman-Review: Deputy recalls Idaho gun fight, deathly silence. By David Bender Via newspapers.com.
- Shoshone News-Press: Prosecutor describes gunfight. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Dover shootout left deputy ‘shaken.’ By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Pratt brothers get 18 felony charges each. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Pratt brothers enter innocent plea. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Pratt brothers enter innocent plea. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratts arraigned. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt trial may cost Bonner County $250,000. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Cottrell seeks to disquality judge from trial of Pratts. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Cottrell seeks to disquality judge from trial of Pratts. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Attorney wants to combine trial. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Court assigns Prather to Pratt case. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Murder suspect wants talk in woods. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- Shoshone News-Press: Lawyers let suspect view shooting site. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Attorney requests dismissal of murder charges against Pratt. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Pratt trial to be held in Coeur d’Alene. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com.
- The Associated Press via The Times-News: Pratt cases now consolidated. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Robinson setting sights on Pratt trial. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Robinson setting sights on Pratt trial. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt attorney seeks suppression. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt attorney seeks suppression. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Associated Press via Shoshone News-Press: Judge denies request for reduced charges. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Pratt trial set for May 15. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Brent Jacobson to receive award. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Ballistics examination may delay Pratt trial. By Thomas Skeen Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Attorney says Pratt fired in self-defense. By Thomas Skeen Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Attorney says Pratt fired in self-defense. By Thomas Skeen Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Defense statement set for today in Pratt trial. By Thomas Skeen Via newspapers.com.
- The Associated Press via The Times-News: Attorney for Pratt presents his case. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonners Ferry Herald: Ex-Bonners brothers admit role in slaying. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Attorney says Pratt trial recesses for 5 days. By Thomas Skeen Via newspapers.com.
- The Bonner County Daily Bee: Trial in red, ‘Jake Honored’ and Attorneys: Barbieri fired first. By staff Via newspapers.com. (1)
- The Bonner County Daily Bee: Trial in red, ‘Jake Honored’ and Attorneys: Barbieri fired first. By staff Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Associated Press via Times-News: Joseph Pratt relates Jacobson’s death. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt says he fired to stop police gunfire. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt says he fired to stop police gunfire. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Associated Press via Times-News: Prosecutors in Pratt trial dispute brother’s claim that authorities began fatal shootout. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Criminologist outlines paths of bullets. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Associated Press via Times-News: Judge Rules Jacobson on duty as officer. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Associated Press via Times-News: Prosecutor in Pratt trial attacks their credibility ; criticizes lawyers’ defense. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Associated Press via The Oregonian: Jury mulls fate of two charged with murder. By Tim Kelly Via newspapers.com.
- The Coeur d’Alene Press: Pratt jury still out deliberating. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratts found guilty in Jacobson murder. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratts found guilty in Jacobson murder. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Associated Press via The Statesman Journal: Jury convicts brothers of killing officer. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Oregonian: Two may face the death penalty. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- The Associated Press via Albany Democrat-Herald: Brothers guilty in murder of officer. By John Wiley Via newspapers.com.
- The Associated Press via Times-News: Coworkers build trail to honor Jacobson. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Scholarship named for Jacobson. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratts sentencing on hold until September. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratts sentencing on hold until September. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Jacobson praises Robinson but not coverage. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Jacobson praises Robinson but not coverage. By Pam Newbern Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt sentencing stalled by request and Robinson: Pratts should receive death penalty. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt sentencing stalled by request and Robinson: Pratts should receive death penalty. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt sentencing may be delayed. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: James Pratt sentenced to death. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: James Pratt sentenced to death. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com. (2)
- Coeur D’Alene Press: Pratt attorney files appeal notice. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt wants conviction thrown out of court. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Jacobson recalled in display. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt sentence is unchanged. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt’s attorneys ask for new trial. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com. (1)
- Bonner County Daily Bee: Pratt’s attorneys ask for new trial. By Mike McLean Via newspapers.com. (2)
- The Associated Press via The Idaho Statesman: Judge upholds death sentence. By staff Via newspapers.com.
- State v. Pratt Appeal First Judicial District.
- Pratt v. State Appeal to the Supreme Court of Idaho. Decided July 20, 2000.
- The Associated Press via The Spokesman-Review: Idaho court of appeals rejects killer’s claim. By staff.
- Bonner County Daily Bee: convicted murderers granted parole. By Keith Kinnaird.
- The Sandpoint Reader: BoCo prosecutor condemns parole of brothers who killed USFS officer in 1989. By Zach Hagadone.
- Oxygen: Idaho brothers’ botched robbery attempt leads to hostage situation and slaughter of cop. By Megan Carpentier.