In the fall of 1999, a grim discovery shattered the quiet of a secluded area near Appalachia Bay on Keystone Lake in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. Buddy Gene Bolding Jr., a 23-year-old male, and his live-in girlfriend, Sarah Evangeline York, were found shot to death inside their new home. The couple had recently moved to the area, which was predominantly populated with vacation homes.
The scene of the crime left investigators with a perplexing puzzle.
There were no clear signs of forced entry into the residence. Inside, Sarah's purse was found emptied on a counter. The weapon used in the double homicide was a gun owned by Buddy himself. In a strange turn of events, the firearm was not immediately located by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation during their initial search of the home, even with the use of gun-sniffing dogs. It was later discovered in a closet by Sarah's father. The gun had been wiped clean of any fingerprints, a deliberate act to erase any incriminating evidence.
Despite the passage of time, the double homicide of Buddy Bolding Jr. and Sarah York remains an unsolved case. Law enforcement has publicly stated their belief that the motive for the murders may have been connected to Buddy's alleged involvement in selling marijuana and his 'storied past.' Over the years, numerous rumors have circulated within the community regarding the tragic event. However, these rumors have not culminated in any solid leads, the naming of any persons of interest, or any arrests. The case has grown cold, leaving the family and friends of the young couple without answers or justice for their loved ones.
