GREAT FALLS — Cascade County Sheriff's deputies responded to 8535 US Highway 89 several miles east of Great Falls — the former location of the original Bar S restaurant — for a report of a deceased man on Monday, February 14, 2022.
The man was identified as 40-year-old Michael Lee Alan Evans of Great Falls. His death was determined to be a homicide after an autopsy at the Montana State Crime Lab in Missoula.
The obituary for Evans stated: "Mike graduated from Great Falls High School in 1999 where he excelled in music and was a member of Delphian choir. Mike was an integral part of the family business and worked hard to continue the family legacy of the Bar S Supper Club."
In February 2024, the Cascade County Sheriff's Office announced that it and Great Falls/Cascade County Crimestoppers were offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of whoever was responsible for the death of Evans.
Sheriff Jesse Slaughter said in a Facebook video that detectives have identified "persons of interest" in the case, saying that "these individuals are in our community" and know the details of Evans' death.
Slaughter said that Evans and his family deserve justice, and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Now, as the third anniversary of Evans' death approaches, Crimestoppers has announced that the reward has been increased to $100,000.
Anyone with information about the homicide is asked to call the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at 406-454-8099, the Sheriff's Office front desk at 406-454-6820, or the Crimestoppers Tip Line at 406-727-8477. Anonymous and secure tips can also be provided at P3Tips.com.
