Brandon Bolin, a 19-year-old male from Columbus, Ohio, tragically died on December 12, 2014. He was born on December 29, 1995, in Lancaster, Ohio, to Rick Griffin and Dawn Fausnaugh. Brandon was a father to a young daughter named Kylee Bolin. His death was the result of a home invasion incident.
On the night of his death, Brandon was at a residence on Station Road in Columbus when an intruder broke into the home.
The homeowner, Zachary Hall, aged 21, called 911 and reported that someone with a gun had entered his home. Hall claimed he acted in self-defense and shot the intruder, who turned out to be Brandon Bolin. When police arrived, they found Brandon dead inside the house. The incident was initially reported as drug-related.
Brandon had a prior record of violence and was involved in a street brawl in Circleville in 2013, which resulted in the death of a young woman. He was charged and sentenced to juvenile detention for his role in the incident. The investigation into Brandon's death continued, but no charges were filed against Zachary Hall, the homeowner.
The tragic circumstances surrounding Brandon Bolin's death highlight the complexities and often devastating consequences of home invasions and self-defense claims. His family and friends continue to remember him and honor his memory.
