Missoula man found guilty of killing his mother in 2023

UPDATE: 3:30 p.m. - September 26, 2025

MISSOULA - A jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict on Friday that Miles Otis Miller killed his mother and tampered with evidence in 2023.

Throughout the three-week trial prosecution highlighted Miller's journal with writings that included "Cover up, no regrets, alibi: break in next door." They say Miller killed his mother over inheritance money frustrations and lingering resentment.

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The prosecution showed evidence, including hidden murder weapons and said that Miller's DNA was present on blood-stained clothing.

Miller's defense attorneys claimed that the evidence was mishandled during the initial investigation and DNA analysis could not distinctly tie him to commit