In the quiet, snowy landscape of Okanogan County, Washington, the story of Geralyn Regina Covey, a 66-year-old White female, and her husband, David, came to a tragic end. On February 13, 2022, the couple left their home in Omak to check on their rural property in the Chesaw area, near Oroville, after noticing some unusual activity on their utility bill. Concern grew among family members when the couple, who were known for being in regular contact, could not be reached for several days. This prompted a request for a welfare check with the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation began when deputies found the Coveys' vehicle abandoned at the gate of their property. After a search of the remote, snowy grounds, the bodies of Geralyn and her 80-year-old husband, David, were discovered on February 16, 2022. Autopsies later confirmed that both had been shot, and their deaths were ruled a double homicide. The grim discovery sent shockwaves through the community, as family described the Coveys as kind and generous people who would "help anybody" and did not deserve such a violent fate. The family believed a confrontation with someone illicitly on their property must have escalated.
The focus of the investigation quickly turned to 25-year-old Dylan Jay Harrington, a man from nearby Chesaw. Authorities determined Harrington had likely been squatting in a cabin near the Coveys' land and stealing their supplies. During the search of the property, Harrington was spotted by deputies but managed to evade capture, disappearing into the rugged terrain. Some of the Coveys' personal belongings, along with two of their dogs, were found in the cabin where Harrington was believed to have been staying. A warrant was issued for Harrington's arrest on two counts of first-degree murder, and a multi-agency manhunt was launched. He was considered armed and dangerous, and despite extensive search efforts involving drones and off-road vehicles, he remained at large. The U.S. Marshals Service eventually offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to his capture.
For years, the case remained cold, leaving the Covey family with lingering questions and a sense of unresolved justice. The manhunt for Dylan Harrington officially ended in the summer of 2025. Skeletal remains discovered in Spokane were positively identified as the suspect. While narcotics were detected in his system, a definitive cause of death could not be determined. The identification brought an official close to the murder investigation, providing a measure of relief to the family, though they still wonder about the full circumstances of that fateful day and whether anyone else might have been involved.
