Krissy Lynn Orbon, aged 32, tragically lost her life on January 10, 2019, in Willits, California. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office identified her as one of the victims in a suspected murder-suicide incident. Alongside Krissy, her 8-year-old son, Damian Michael Wilkins, was also found deceased. The perpetrator was identified as Michael David Wilkins, a 49-year-old man who was in a romantic relationship with Krissy and was the biological father of Damian.
The incident occurred at a residence on Hearst Willits Road, where deputies discovered the bodies after responding to a 911 call from a concerned neighbor who noticed blood through a window.
The investigation revealed that Michael David Wilkins had stolen a firearm from a neighbor's home and used it to fatally shoot Krissy and Damian before turning the gun on himself. The authorities confirmed that there had been no prior domestic violence reports involving the individuals. The tragic event was classified as a murder-suicide, with autopsies scheduled to further investigate the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office urged anyone with additional information to contact their tip line, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in such investigations. The case highlighted the devastating impact of domestic violence and the need for vigilance and support for those in potentially dangerous situations. The community of Willits was left in mourning, grappling with the loss of two innocent lives and the shocking nature of the crime.
