Joe Campbell Montanas Murderer: What Happened To Tim Newtown?

Unfortunately, Tim Newman’s life ended when he was killed by Joseph Glenn Campbell, his next-door neighbor.

Those who live near one another sometimes take their disagreements too far, and ‘Fear Thy Neighbor’ on ID investigates these crimes. 

The series uses interviews and reenactments to tell the stories of what happened.

‘Mountain of Madness,’ aired during season 4 episode 9, is yet another example of how pettiness can quickly turn into deadly scenarios that no one ever would’ve dreamed up.

What followed the shooting was an investigation into whether it was justified. So, here’s what we know about Joseph today and what happened after the initial incident.

Who is Joseph Glenn Campbell?

Joseph Campbell resided 20 miles from Augusta, Montana, with his partner Tani Converse. He had been acquainted with Tim Newman since 2002, but they became friends.

That said, things looked different after some years passed by.

Joseph and Tim had been arguing for months over access to public land that could only be reached through Joseph’s private property. 

While Tim thought he deserved free access, Joseph had put locks on the fence to control who came in.

Over just a few years, Joseph Glenn Campbell amassed 25 police complaints due to his erratic behavior and strict guidelines while he owned 300 acres of the Diamond Bar X.

Campbell erected fences for privacy – this prevented access to public trails and streams nearby that residents had used for years – and required hunting or campfires only with his permission, as per the Great Falls Tribune.

What Happened To Tim Newman?

Timothy Newman, also known as Tim Newman was an electrician based in Great Falls, Montana.  

Newman was 53 years old when his Public lands access had been a long battle before being shot dead on October 18, 2013.

Campbell’s wife called the police after he got violent with her, which resulted in him being charged with murder.

Newman was shot twice, including once in the back. Campbell claimed that he shot Newman in self-defense after he allegedly pointed his gun at him.

Where Is Joseph Glenn Campbell Now?

After 13 hours of deliberation, the jury could not conclude Campbell’s murder trial, ending in a mistrial.

In May of that same year, he was charged with negligent homicide in the shooting death of his neighbor. He pleaded no contest and was given a 20-year suspended prison sentence by prosecutors.

Although Campbell filed a motion in 2019 to end his probationary period early, he has yet to be successful.

According to the AP, if an offender follows the terms for their eventual release date, a 2017 law permits them to request early release from probation.

Joseph is still on probation in Montana but has kept a low profile since the shooting occurred. Since Joseph isn’t allowed to own the property where the incident happened, his wife owns it instead.

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