In the early hours of a Monday morning in October 2016, a domestic disturbance in Garfield Township, Michigan, ended in a double fatality. Thomas Wolever, a 49-year-old male from Newaygo, and his 38-year-old wife, Kristie Wolever, were found shot to death in their home. The incident, which occurred around 2 a.m. on October 10th, also left another family member injured.
Responding to the scene, Michigan State Police discovered the bodies of the married couple.
Also present in the home was Thomas's 18-year-old stepson, Thomas Stebleton, who had sustained a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital and was listed in stable condition. Two other individuals residing in the home were present during the incident but were unharmed.
In the immediate aftermath of the shootings, law enforcement officials had not identified who fired the shots. Investigators with the Michigan State Police treated the case as a homicide stemming from a domestic dispute. Family members reported that the couple's relationship had been strained, with Kristie seeking a divorce from her husband. In fact, Thomas Wolever had recently moved out of the shared home and was staying with his father.
Despite the initial investigation and the presence of an injured witness, publicly available information regarding the resolution of this case is scarce. Online sources and news reports from the time of the incident and in the years following do not contain details of any arrests made in connection with the deaths of Thomas and Kristie Wolever. There is no public record of any charges being filed or any suspects being named in the double homicide. The case of who shot and killed Thomas and Kristie Wolever remains without a publicly documented conclusion.
