Michelle Bolin, a 62-year-old woman from Yoncalla, Oregon, was found deceased in her home on January 31, 2025, alongside her husband, 68-year-old Steven Curtis Bolin. Authorities responded to a welfare check request after an employee failed to show up for work. Upon arrival at the residence on Williams Road, deputies observed two individuals lying on the floor and forced entry into the home.
Both Michelle and Steven were confirmed dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Investigators determined that the incident was a case of homicide-suicide. Steven Curtis Bolin fatally shot his wife, Michelle Bolin, during a domestic violence incident before turning the gun on himself. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office led the investigation, with assistance from the Oregon State Police, Sutherlin Police Department, and North Douglas County Fire & EMS.
The tragic event shocked friends and neighbors, with some expressing disbelief over the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Holly Brooks, a longtime acquaintance, shared on social media that the couple had been an integral part of her family during her high school years. Authorities have concluded their investigation, ruling the case as a homicide-suicide, and no further updates are expected.
